If it might make life a little more interesting, you won't be afraid to take risks. There's something you've been ignoring to please someone who likes to keep everything happy and harmonious. It doesn't always work that way and today you might decide it is time to wake up those sleeping dogs you've left lying.

It's an expensive time of year. You like to plan well ahead and you will already have created a Christmas budget. Now you need to persuade a partner or relative to delay making any major purchases. Some people seem to think money grows on trees.

Your future looks more interesting as you embrace new possibilities. You won't be slow to take advantage of any opportunity that might bring some much needed change. An offer that comes your way may not have been expected but you aren't one to look a gift horse in the mouth.

Life may be filled with responsibilities but you also need to find ways to unwind. Make some time for someone special who has been feeling neglected of late. Get out this evening if you're feeling sociable. Put on your dancing shoes and party the night away.

You are starting to lose interest in a team effort. If it isn't a difference of opinions, it will be bickering within the group that prevents you from getting ahead. Anything that involves other people is seeming like a complete waste of your time. You might prefer to go off on your own and get on with things, alone.

Step back and push those concerns that are filling your head, to the back of your mind. Your thoughts are going round in circles. Why keep analysing matters that cannot be easily solved? Why keep bringing up issues that always cause contention? You need to forget it all for a while and give your aching head a break.

Think very carefully before accepting an offer that means more involvement in a neighbourhood or community project. As much as the idea appeals to you, you also have to think of the personal interests you already have on the go. Soon there won't be enough room in your life to fit it all in.

Resting, relaxing and doing as little as possible would be good for you now. A housemate is looking fed-up and exhausted. They may need to be encouraged to take a leaf out of your book and take a well-deserved break. It will be a relief to rebuild your stores of energy without any interference from others.

The future is starting to look more interesting. You are serious about commitments you have already taken on but what you will not have expected is how the road ahead takes a surprising turn. You are about to see some important changes but you will still fulfil old obligations.

A message received from a relative will cause some confusion. Comments expressed within the family may be contrary to your own beliefs and feelings. Whereas normally you prefer to keep your thoughts to yourself, today you feel so strongly about some issues that you will need to voice your views.

Someone close will try to take advantage of your kind nature. You know perfectly well what they are up to but you won't mind giving into them as you have nothing else to do. A neighbour will irritate you with their nonsensical talk although this won't surprise you as they rarely have anything sensible to say about anything.

You give so much to others: your time, your skills, your help. Even your thoughts are with others most of the time. Stop for a moment and turn your mind inwards. How often do you think of your own needs? You need to replenish your reserves if you want to keep on giving.