Sometimes you just have to accept that you have gone as far as you can in certain areas. It is time for a change. You won't mind finding new and more interesting things to do but there are people who will want to cling to old routines. Be prepared for some opposition.

You need to have a clear idea of your economic situation in order to create a Christmas budget. You will feel more in control of finances once you have worked out how much you can afford to spend on gifts, decorations and festive goodies. Ignore anyone who accuses you of being preoccupied with financial affairs.

December will begin with a burst of activity, glittering offers and festive options. There's excitement and a sense of optimism in the air. The pace will be so fast that you are going to have to act quickly to take advantage of some great opportunities.

Ideas for your home and family need to be postponed until a later date. Enthusiasm will quickly dissolve due to the negative feedback from others. Problems and complications pointed out to you will have you changing your mind. You had expected someone to be more supportive.

Family life should be kept light-hearted and cheery as far as you possibly can. Someone is going through a difficult time and that's why it's not a good idea to air any grievances or to bring up matters of the past that haven't been amicably settled. A housemate needs to feel they can relax within their own four walls.

Between personal goals, professional commitments and the need to think of your family, you don't seem to have a moment to call your own. Even so, for the most part you will be pleased with the way you are coping with changing events.

Before giving in to a friend's request for you to do them a favour, consider how much you have already given to them and how little you have received in return. Although you don't really like to complain, you should start looking after your own interests.

Beliefs and viewpoints you have held since childhood are preventing you from taking advantage of current opportunities. You may not have realised the power these memories have over you. Through what you are told or discovered, some strongly held beliefs will be turned on their head.

Colleagues seem almost frantic in their desire to get things done. What they can't seem to realise is that the more they rush, the less they are achieving. Although it is not normally your style, you will prefer to take a backseat role for the time being.

You're finding it hard to switch off and to stop over-thinking problems, situations and relationship issues. You can't keep trying to assess a situation that cannot be explained or quantified. Getting some fresh air might help blow away those mental cobwebs.

Your determined efforts to win someone's approval, backing or support are starting to pay off. Don't be surprised to discover you have the support of a talented person. Are you single and trying to win someone's heart? You might achieve this through charm, kindness and persistence.

Holding on to relationship ties, arrangements and commitments just because they are familiar could be preventing you from making new commitments. Be glad of the blessings that grace your life now. Reach out for love, if you are single.