People are looking to you for leadership, direction and guidance. You always enjoy playing an active role and you will get more out of today's activities by taking the lead. Some healthy competition would also add to your pleasure. This has got to be a day to spend with employers, clients and spirited friends!

A festive gathering is not the place to conduct a practical discussion. Someone is about to act on ideas you wouldn't even consider. Remember it's their life and you can't judge the opinions and actions of others on your own tastes and values. You will gain more from your relationships if you accept people for who they are. Be of good cheer and curb the more stubborn side of your nature!

There is still a lot to do before Christmas but are you trying to cram too much into the days? If you work as well as run a home, don't feel you have to run around after people who could quite adequately do things themselves. Fitting in errands for a neighbour in a day that is already splitting at the seams could prove to be the straw that breaks the camel's back! Know when to say no!

Duty and commitment to others could encroach on your personal life. You want to please your partner and other loved ones but people keep getting in the way. Ask yourself today: are you happy? If not, this is a perfect time to sort out your priorities. Are you taking life and responsibilities too seriously? Rest and relaxation are a must if you are to enjoy a healthy Christmas.

Career and social affairs mix happily today; advancement could come through new contacts made now. Whatever you do, don't feel it's the wrong time of the year to promote business plans. Some people don't want to know but others won't mind considering important matters. Be bold as now is your chance to show them what you can do. Instinct will guide you to those who will be useful allies in the future.

The last thing you want to think about today is routine and responsibility. You are tired of predictability and order. There is no need to worry about persuading people to join you in your more carefree plans. Social events, whether spontaneous or pre-arranged will be a source of fun and goodwill. Share dreams and schemes with family and friends.

You will greet and meet a festive challenge with an unusual passion. You are at your best when mixing with friends and colleagues. If life has been humdrum of late, meeting new people provides an interesting diversion. Feelings of inferiority are eased through the positive aura around you. Plans for a career change are made and shared with other members of your family.

There has been something on your mind for a while; it's time now to discuss it with your significant other. By letting people in on your plans you will have more idea about the support or lack of it, you will get in the future. As it is, their reaction will not be as negative as you expected. A loved one's interest in your long term proposals is all the motivation you need to make a start.

Helping with the preparations for a Charity event or social gathering provides a much needed diversion. You aren't in the mood for family matters, domestic affairs or your usual responsibilities. Something different and new to get your teeth into will brighten your day. Your social life accelerates rapidly now. You will enjoy relaxing with a group of like minded friends.

Unusual improvements are made and you wonder why you never made some changes earlier. Listening to other people's ideas and being willing to diversify helps you get the best out of your world today. How can you continue as usual when there is so much you can do to improve on what you have? Life is fun when you are prepared to vary your schedule at a moment's notice.

A withdrawn and solitary mood governs your thoughts and actions. Although you enjoy your social relationships, keeping yourself to yourself is no hardship when you are feeling as you do, today. This may irritate people who were expecting to enjoy a more festive and jovial time. To give in and join them means you are feeding their needs not yours. This evening, especially, silence is golden.

Everyone seems to need you today; you suspect someone is making themselves out to be more helpless than they are. You are too kind for your own good and your own work will suffer if you continue to play the good Samaritan. You would prefer to help than to watch others struggle but don't let this leave you in difficulties yourself.