There are doubts about someone in authority being able to come up with a plan that will be financially viable. Your employer cannot afford to give everyone a pay-rise even though it is acknowledged that most do deserve it. Suggestions you make to improve performance will get a nod of approval from those who matter.

Your calm handling of a contentious issue will mean an argument can be avoided. Your patience, determination and ability to keep your emotions under control will be admired by those in high places. Discussions and communication is an important factor in the workplace.

It will be a relief to notice you are getting on better with someone you have been arguing with recently. A recent conflict will be resolved. As it is you will all agree the issue was not that important anyway and the situation just got blown up out of all proportion.

You have a lot on your plate and this is largely due to you agreeing to take on someone else's responsibilities. Is it time to return them to where they belong? You could do with getting away from it all. Opt for a change of scenery, even if this means leaving routine chores until another time.

Ask questions and find out more about what you might be letting yourself in for before agreeing to do something on behalf of a senior colleague. There is every chance they have approached you with this request because they aren't willing to put in the time, effort and commitment required of this task. So why should you?

A workmate or housemate seems intent on causing waves. You are starting to run out of patience. It's not going to be easy to make any progress when someone keeps standing in your way. Strong feelings will cause you to speak out when the truth needs to be heard.

A change in plans could turn out to be a blessing in disguise when this will leave the way open for you to make new choices. Friendships and partnerships are favoured. It will feel good that you are all perfectly tuned into what you can expect from and what you can do for each other.

Someone will walk out on the job when an issue that has caused so many problems looks unlikely to be resolved. You could find yourself working with a different team and all of a sudden hurdles of the past will be overcome. A friend will share a secret and you won't let this go any further.

It will suddenly become important to you to put plans you have been thinking about and discussing for some time into action. There is going to be opposition. You know that because of all you have already been through but you are firm in your intention now to try something new.

A shared project will cause some contention. You are starting to see how pointless it can be trying so hard to please everyone. There is always going to be someone who will find something to complain about. Refuse to take on a job you have never done before when there are other people more cut out for this task than you are.

Don't be tempted to give up too soon if and when things don't seem to be going right for you. Perseverance is a good word to bear in mind when you are faced with a challenge. A relative's wonderful memory will come in useful when you are trying to recall an event that may have some relevance to a current issue.

Someone special will give you a belated Christmas gift that will fill your heart with joy. Are you single and looking for love? Invite someone who seems practical, honest and reliable into your life. Just hold back from weaving dreams around them until you are certain they share the same romantic goals.