If the morning starts off hectic, rest assured so will the rest of the day follow in a similar pattern. With this in mind, try to get into a high gear as soon as possible. This way you will be ready for anything that gets thrown your way. There may be a hint of trouble in the air although this will not concern you directly. Even so it will affect the atmosphere where you live or indeed where you may be spending most of the day.

These past few days have been reasonably relaxed and harmonious; there is no reason why this shouldn't continue. You have a lot to look forward to but this is no excuse for resting on your laurels and allowing work to pile up. Whether it's domestic chores or career responsibilities there should be another pair of hands around to help. So why not exercise your authority without being too heavy handed and delegate responsibilities?

The person who hesitates today is lost; if possible make your mind up quick about what has to be done. If jobs are urgent, make a list then go through it with speed and precision. You could be in for one or two surprises so far as the results are concerned. Your festive preparations can be as complicated or unfussy as you make them. It might seem, these days, as if there is no time to give a thought to the real meaning of Christmas. Whatever you are expected to do, arrange it so you do get a little time to yourself.

If you're feeling particularly stressed in the build up to Christmas, create a calming atmosphere. Trouble and strife in the family ranks isn't doing your health any good. Why not talk through any differences standing between you? It won't be easy to clear the air but if you stay calm and reasonable, it could make it a lot easier. At home, this evening, play relaxing music. Lavender aromatherapy oil will help soothe excitable children and harassed adults!

Leave no stone unturned when considering all possibilities before making an important decision. Of course it's natural you should be a little cautious even, but don't shy away from setting your sights high. If you really believe you can get to the top then nothing will stop you from doing so. Evening trends are ideal for considering your hopes and wishes for the future.

Your thoughts are on all everything you still need to do before Christmas day; don't set unrealistic targets. Work through your list of 'Things To Do', one at a time. If you have small children who need occupying while you're trying to get everything done, why not give them an early Christmas present? If this is a DVD they want to see, it should keep them quiet and give you the chance to catch up on all your festive chores.

There's more to organising a festive occasion than you first realised. It might seem as if the list of what's acceptable and what's not grows every day. As well as having to find someone with the creative skills to solve some problems, attention is drawn to the safety regulations and financial issues. You might wonder why you got involved in the first place but you also know once everything is underway this will be an event which will give a lot of people a lot of pleasure.

If a lot of your work relies on computer files and data, be sure to back up regularly. Nothing and no one is invincible and losing important data could cause a huge amount of inconvenience. Future plans are discussed; be willing to explore these. It may not be the right time to act, but you can at least consider how new ideas might help towards achieving a mutual objective. With Christmas fast approaching, make a start now on all the shopping; avoid any last minute panic.

Your optimism and confidence has never been so high. Whatever you have set out to achieve this December, seems now to be well and truly accomplished. You may even have surprised yourself at the results. The only downside to this is that the more you appear to get done, the more people will ask of you. try to resist some requests as it is important that you get some time to yourself.

There maybe a few things on your agenda and some you will feel slightly apprehensive about. If asked to explain why you feel nervous, you probably can't quite put your finger on the reasons. Perhaps you are just worried in case anything unexpected disrupts your carefully organised plans. Even if it did, your practical nature would have no trouble coping. A little adjustment and all will flow more smoothly.

Some minor disagreements could make the atmosphere unusually intense. Eventually you will tire of the arguing and whether or not the row involves you, your intervention will help bring it to an end. You might suggest a way to sort everything out which pleases everyone. A relaxed environment is very important to you, and provided you can get others to listen, you will soon put a stop to their bickering.

Any professional problems arising today are unlikely to be as complicated as they seem on the surface. Worry and frustration is only likely to make things worse. If you can remain calm, a solution will present itself far sooner. There could be a lot of activity at home this evening with a feeling of unity in the air. Even if you're half expecting an argument, not even the slightest disagreement will be brought to light!