An in-law or distant relative wants to change some family festive arrangements; all is messed up once again. Once you can give the matter some thought you might see it in its true perspective. Even talking things through with your nearest and dearest may throw a whole new light on issues which are causing confusion and this will allow you to share your concerns with those who matter most to you.

Some people love having a safe and reassuring routine and there are times when you happen to be one of them. Where there is a lack of organisation and when people are confused you will happily take over and sort out the mix up. As the afternoon gets underway you will have most matters under control and by the end of the day you, and those around you, will know exactly where you are going.

You may for some reason end up privy to an intimate secret about a friend or neighbour's personal life. So many words are left unspoken and yet there are occasions that call for silence and this is one of them. The slightly secretive mood of the day will give you a few things you want to turn over in your mind. Fortunately, this evening, your housemates are busy enough to leave you to do your thinking, in peace!

An old problem or mistake might crop up again much to your annoyance. Although you consider yourself quite capable of sorting it out, it might be worthwhile to join forces with others and solve it as a team effort. In romance, if things aren't happening the way you want them to, just have a little more patience. The thrills and spills of love will make for a spirited Christmas and the delights will be well worth waiting for.

Now comes the time when you can focus on your own concerns without any objections or interference. A creative hobby or special skill could be the means of earning a little extra. The cash will be welcome at this expensive time of the year but it will be more the pleasure you get out of the job and looking forward to the end result that keeps you motivated. Get ready to enjoy a wonderful day.

You're looking for someone to give you a helping hand. You might get away with it slightly easier if you choose the least busy member of your household! If you're single a Christmas party will give you the chance to get much closer to someone you fancy. Let them see you're interested. After all, what have you got to lose? If you are attached, your partner will give you the warmth you are looking for this evening.

Someone who drops by isn't in a hurry to leave; you can't help thinking about all you have to do! Other people are constantly getting in your way today, making you late for appointments and delaying other arrangements. If you're worried about forgetting anything, make notes wherever and whenever possible. Arriving late for a business meeting won't be the problem you thought. It could turn out that others are also behind schedule and you haven't missed a thing.

When you're called on to make instantaneous decisions you may have no option other than to listen to your intuition. This should be a very good guide and you could have in store, a beneficial day. A close friend has something bothering them and they'd prefer to sort out for themselves. Instinct and reading between the lines will help you decide how you can be of the most help.

Prepare well for an interview, meeting or talk you have to deliver. As long as you go in primed, your sense of well being and belief in yourself will put a spring in your step and a note of confidence in your voice. Your optimism won't be wasted on those who are in a position to either do you a favour or put in a good word for you. People who have been difficult with you in the past are now surprisingly easy to get along with!

When a friend comes to you for advice about a personal problem, you could become too involved. They are thinking with their heart rather than their head, so it will be up to you to see things in a more rational manner. If you try to keep your feelings out of it, you will stand a much better chance of being able to help. You might indulge in a little escapism this evening through losing yourself in a novel, hiring a DVD or arranging a trip to the theatre.

You will be sensible to put a stop to a job or activity when the conditions aren't right. If for instance a key person is absent from the proceedings, it might seem foolish to start without them. It could be a calculated gamble if you sense there's something wrong and you'd rather hold back until you've checked things out before going any further. You might wonder what your chances are of achieving a personal goal. On a scale of one to ten, it's about seven.

You're entering an exceptionally busy time; your diary is full of meetings, appointments and festive arrangements. If you aren't stressing about how you're going to fit everything in including all your Christmas shopping, you might be worried about how to keep everyone in the family happy. There isn't a lot of time to think about yourself but do try to pamper yourself a little at the end of each day.