Finding time to chat with colleagues in other departments will be informative if you are working today. What you hear suggests big changes to come. Keep your fingers crossed because it does seem as if a recent proposition you put to someone will get the response you're hoping for. You might intend to create some Christmas magic for all the youngsters in your family. Follow your whims and fancies and you will make a success of anything you do.

Important plans to do with travel or overseas matters begin to speed up. There may be a need to organise details at rather short notice and you might have preferred leaving some until later in the month. Even so, when issues arise, you will see the sense in dealing with them, there and then. Your dedication to your work and visionary plans will pay off in the future while a keen sense of anticipation helps you monitor energy to adequately cope.

There's something you want to act on but don't be too quick to follow your impulses. It might be a good idea to apply the brakes and listen to what a wise and sensible friend is telling you. It is entirely possible they heard something on the grapevine which may have some bearing on your plans for the future. Tread carefully and cautiously and above all, don't get too deeply into an arrangement which could bring you future problems.

Joint arrangements receive an extra injection of energy enabling you to put the finishing touches to some special plans. Something you have been working on in secret can soon be brought out into the open. Any form of partnership, from signing a contract with a new employer to setting up some form of private enterprise can be successfully begun now; support will come from an unexpected source. Today, togetherness is the keyword.

A business and pleasure combination is all set for today. While having fun is the theme, you will also be on the lookout for career advancement tips. It's worth attending an office party. You might hear a discreet whisper from a senior colleague to the effect that your prestige at work is high. A new and progressive phase will soon start to make its presence felt in your work and social areas; you've got the urge to take the initiative and lead the way.

There's a jovial and busy atmosphere about your world; your intention should be to make the most of this team spirit. Nothing can stop you from having the time of your life as you throw yourself into today's activities and festivities. No matter where you go, you will be the life and soul of the party and you will have no trouble inspiring family and friends with the incentive needed to bring about some worthwhile achievements.

Where things are still a little uncertain concerning the future, discuss plans with the people who are bound to be involved. You can't continue not knowing where you stand as how can you make your own plans? The consequences of some decisions could alter your family circumstances and the more cooperative others are, the easier the transition will be. On a more mundane note, you might pick up some supermarket bargains by shopping at the end of the day.

You may be coerced into a neighbourhood function which holds no real interest for you. On top of that you may have to devote a fair amount of energy and thought into this, almost against your wish. What will surprise you is other people's gratitude and suddenly you will realise how much you are enjoying this challenge. If you're the one cooking Christmas dinner this year, don't leave the preparations too late and be sure to accept all the help you can get.

Skipping a business lunch or meeting because you think it's unimportant might be a bad move. There is the prospect of meeting influential people who are in a position to lend a helping hand with financial and career matters. Stand by for an unexpected invasion of your home later in the day by visitors or a message that visitors are on their way. Some slight inconvenience, tension and expense related to this news combine to cause a temporary strained atmosphere within the family.

There is little room for manoeuvre or negotiation but any action you take today will be right and beneficial for all concerned. Among the advantages of the Sun being so close to Pluto is the establishment of a new aura of trust in your close relationships. One or two long term situations will soon be brought to an end in favour of the new. The perfect time to make and execute important decisions is today.

Push forward with private plans; behind the scenes influences are very much with you now. Support from someone you respect and value will give you the incentive to pursue long term objectives. Your belief in yourself is at an all time high and you're more willing now to accept responsibilities which demand concentrated effort. There is some indication of secret transactions until a semi-official matter can be brought out into the open.

Wishes and hopes will have a splendid habit of coming true for you now. There seems to be little doubt that Lady Luck is very much on your side these days. You're unusually assertive and it's because you are confident about new plans and ideas. People will listen to your suggestions for expansion and new endeavours whereas your proven talents and abilities lend weight to your proposals.