Before taking on anything new, consider the reason why. Are you saying yes purely out of habit? You enjoy starting things more than you like to complete them. If you aren't serious about what you take on, it is unlikely to come to anything anyway, so why waste your time?

You aren't really sure about how you want to spend your time. Friends have various plans and you can't accept all invitations coming your way. You might prefer to stick to familiar places. New ideas will be discussed. A glamorous event might not live up to its promise.

You can't possibly please a demanding group of friends. You need to start making your own desires a priority. Plan in advance what you need to do to please yourself and you should get what you are hoping for without hurting anyone's feelings.

Try to keep changes to a minimum. You have a big decision to make and you're dealing with conflicting impulses. You can understand why you should not let emotions guide your actions when choices you now make need to be based on facts.

Someone in the family is in a changeable mood. Their indecision will cause you aggravation and prevent you from getting ahead. Because there seems to be nothing but animosity between you, you might give in to a desire for some peace and quiet.

It won't be easy to agree on festive plans. You and your family might want something very different. If you are in a new relationship and this will be your first Christmas together, take this opportunity to start new traditions of your own.

Start planning for the weeks ahead. Turn your thoughts away from the past. Remembering festivities of days gone by might bring you some pleasure but you can't turn the clocks back. Even so, upholding a special tradition will evoke a strong sense of belonging.

New systems are being put into place. Give yourself time to adapt to this new regime and different routines. Some of these will be difficult to get used to but others will be beneficial. Modifying your own habits and behaviours might help you adapt to new circumstances.

Remaining behind the scenes will be preferable now when you just want to escape the prying eyes of people who are taking too much interest in your business. Besides, as you persevere in the background you will succeed in areas where others are failing.

Success and happiness will be found through a group initiative. Your high spirits will inspire friends to also want to get involved. Making practical suggestions and proving that they can and will work will cause your star to rise.

Accept a party invitation that will bring you together with people you haven't seen for a while. This is your chance to share ideas and catch up with old friends in a festive atmosphere. Social get-togethers bring out the best in you and before you know it you will be arranging a festive party of our own.

A cheque or bonus that has been promised will be delayed. You may have to be tactful with a friend who loaned you some money and was expecting this to be paid back by now. Let them know you intend to clear this debt as quickly as possible.