When asked for an opinion, you will give it; those who put their trust in you won't be disappointed. People are impressed with your input and ideas. Single? There is greater involvement with an inventive or creative person; you get on well together. If you're already romantically involved, time spent alone with your partner before the festivities begin in earnest will make the bond between you even closer.

It might be left to you to single-handedly deal with tasks that should be shared. Allow impatience with those who have let you down to get the better of you and this will only slow you down. People you had trusted show themselves to be unreliable but you will quickly forget any inconvenience when the evening turns out to be immensely entertaining.

A joint decision has to be made; carefully consider your views. The wrong conclusion will be made if you don't take all details into account. Talking to a third party who isn't emotionally or financially involved will help you make a more informed choice. If you're the one who is hosting the family Christmas get together you might already be planning on how to cater for everyone's differing tastes.

The key to a successful day will be twofold: diplomacy and conscientiousness. You aren't short of either and you will be using both traits with conviction whenever the need arises. Friends and colleagues respect you for the common sense and reliability you're showing in stressful circumstances. Someone allows their pride get in the way and refuses help that's offered. You see the usefulness of some ideas and how foolish it would be to throw these away.

Steamrollering through life as if there was no tomorrow won't get you very far or win you any friends. What credit will you get for subtlety and care if you're zooming past everyone in the fast lane? More discretion on your part and a little careful planning is likely to get you further. The help of some supportive friends will enable you handle any stumbling blocks that might come your way.

A situation is hanging in the balance and you're left chewing your finger nails wondering what's going to happen. Soon, either by a piece of supreme inspiration or with a little help from a friend your mind will be eased and all the tensions will ebb away. A successful outcome could mean a whole new field of activities opens to you and from then on the prospects might seem endless.

A surprise awaits you: a letter or early Christmas card from a distant friend or relative holds an unforeseen invitation. This isn't the best news you could have wished for; an ulterior motive may be involved. To accept an offer may mean changing your future schedule and this won't be worth the bother or inconvenience. Tackling a job you've not done before won't be as daunting as it looks and having done it once, it will be easier next time.

There's work to be done and this isn't a job for just one person. The more you can persuade to help out, the better. Wherever there are a number of people together, cooperation and compromise is the key. Teamwork will leave you with more time at the end of the day to consider an important long term aim. You have a clear picture of where your life should go so all that remains, is to figure out the best way to get there.

You're ready to face up to whatever has been blocking progress recently. This helps you manage your feelings more appropriately and also makes you understand what other people have been going through. Your sensitivity ensures greater emotional togetherness and deeper harmony in your intimate relations. The time is not right for making far reaching decisions. Only go with unavoidable changes; don't initiate any yourself.

Something you're striving towards is closer than you think. Career prospects are advanced when a senior official or people in high places take an interest in a project you're working on. Some careful thought could have you readjusting your priorities and this makes a difference to how you view someone you see almost every day. Life is interesting as you join new circles and link up with new networks.

Health problems could be brought on through stress of your work or tension due to money worries. If problems have been getting you down, today you ought to forget about such matters for once. Place the yoke of responsibility on someone else. This will be easier than expected as a partner or someone equally as close is perfectly willing to help out. As soon as you get the chance, go home, relax, put your feet up and enjoy some peace and quiet.

Extravagance does not come cheap; resist the temptation to borrow as a way out of a financial dilemma. Be firm with loved ones if you're planning to keep spending down to a minimum this Christmas, they will understand. Get involved with money lenders and you will only make a bad situation worse. You've always been creative; there's still time to make your own gifts and decorations; nothing captures the spirit of Christmas like a unique gift made with love and care.