Money from a legal settlement, royalty payment or insurance settlement will arrive just when you need it most. Being able to pay off your Christmas bills and have cash left over fills you with relief. Instead of splashing out on luxury items, put your extra earnings into a savings account. Starting the New Year with a nest egg will inspire you to conserve more and more of your income. By this time next December, you'll be in a significantly stronger financial position.

Your best friend or romantic partner will receive excellent news. Their good fortune will rub off on you. Take this opportunity to splash out on a treat that was previously beyond the scope of your budget. Going on a lavish holiday is just what the doctor ordered. It's important for you to connect with the natural world on a regular basis. When you don't, it's difficult to be your best when you're at home and work. Head for a place that's famous for its beautiful bodies of water.

You're working smart, which gives you more time for the activities you love. 2017 will be filled with opportunities to play games, write, read and be creative. Overwhelmed relatives will be resentful of your leisure time. It may be best to keep quiet about your pursuits when you're with these people. Letting others undermine your good time will be wasteful. Give yourself credit for striking a sensible life/work balance. It's paying off beautifully. Jealous types won't like your smart decisions.

At long last, you have an opportunity to finish a stalled craft project. It will be such a relief to complete this work. You might even decide to give it as a Christmas gift. You're extremely imaginative. Working with paint, paper, wood, clay or fibre makes your eyes sparkle with delight. Don't be surprised when you become the object of someone's desire. Nothing attracts love like contentment. Be discerning about who you choose for a partner. You deserve nothing less than the best.

Domestic pursuits bring out the best in you. Instead of putting forth a glossy appearance to impress the world, you're able to sit back, relax and enjoy the company of friends. Lounging around in comfortable clothes and laughing loudly at jokes will be empowering. You're tired of having to maintain a perfect image for the sake of your career or social status. If you've been yearning to move to a new home, discuss the possibility with your loved ones.

If you've been thinking about launching a blog or website, get busy over the Christmas break. You have lots of valuable information to impart. Helpful posts will attract a loyal following. Don't bother trying to emulate other people's sites. You have a unique vision and express it at every opportunity. Critics will find your approach strange, but they'll be in the minority. Soon, everyone will be following your lead. It pays to be original in a world of copycats.

This is a wonderful time to take a financial or emotional risk. The Universe is poised to enrich you. That's because you've spent so much of 2016 working to help others. Now it's time to reap the benefits of being a force for good. If you've been looking for a good job, you'll get an offer soon, giving Christmas an extra festive feel. Resist the temptation to splash out on luxuries after your first pay day. Instead, put your earnings into savings, where they will multiply throughout the New Year.

You attract wonderful opportunities like a magnet. People are fascinated by your intensity for life. Whether you're looking for work, want a relationship or yearn to travel is immaterial. Your wishes will be granted, as long as you concentrate hard on them. Spend a few minutes visualising exactly what you want. Fill in all the details, like where you are, how you look and who is with you. Repeat this exercise daily for a month. If you can conceive it, you will achieve it.

You have good instincts about a potential business alliance. Working with someone you trust and admire will be good fun. You will hoover up valuable skills and you'll learn how to cope with politically sensitive situations. Working with people from all different walks of life can be challenging. It's important to be sensitive to cultural sensibilities, as well as individual needs. Follow your mentor's lead. It will help you resolve misunderstandings and form helpful partnerships.

Getting together with friends puts you in the Christmas spirit. It's a relief to forget mundane problems for a few hours. If you've been looking for love, you could find it with someone you have known for years. Suddenly, you'll think an old friend is totally irresistible. Best of all, they'll feel the same way. Don't be surprised if you end the evening in a passionate embrace. Do you have a partner? Be receptive to their suggestions. What sounds like a boring outing will be highly entertaining.

The last thing you want to think about is your career at Christmas. Being offered a wonderful job will throw you off kilter. It may be necessary to field a few business phone calls in between parties. That's because other people are anxious for you to join the team. Resist the temptation to turn up your nose at this opportunity. Having an impressive job will ease financial fears and gain you entry to restricted social circles. Don't be afraid to advance up the latter to success.

Good news about a legal matter allows you to enjoy Christmas to the fullest. It's a relief to have this stressful situation behind you. Take this opportunity to express your gratitude for the people who have helped you through this mess. There are all different ways to evaluate a life. When a bank or court assesses us according to income, it can be demoralising. These institutions don't value what is truly important. As far as you're concerned, family and friends are more precious than gold.