Don't be too quick to turn your back on a relative's kind offer. This may be an ideal way to get out of a short-term problem. A visit to the theatre, a pantomime or some other branch of the performing arts will be just the right amount of variety you need when you've been looking for festive things to do.

Your regular business activities can be improved if you can persuade your boss and other colleagues to implement new routines or procedures. This could also bring an increase in turnover. There will be advantages in joining forces with someone who has a competitive nature.

A friend or relative's behaviour is puzzling you. You might detect some negativity that has never been there before. Don't ignore this problem. Ask them what is wrong. Someone close may need a shoulder to cry on and you will be the first to offer yours. You want people to know you do care.

There's still some confusion about where some people are going to be this Christmas. Disagreements in the family are getting you down. If a compromise can't be found just go with what feels right for you. Are you in a new partnership and finding problems in trying to share bills, possessions and chores? Be patient. It will take time to work it all out.

You may need to hide a Christmas card or surprise invitation received from an old flame especially if you are at the start of a new relationship. Your partner will wonder whether it's worth competing with someone from the past. Don't tease or taunt your other half or the joking could get out of hand.

A competitive colleague or neighbour will suggest teaming up with you to work towards a mutual goal. You might hesitate about your response. Would you rather have them on your team or as a rival? You might never become close friends but combining your skills with theirs could be a winning combination.

A youngster in the family will be in high spirits and you will enjoy joining them in their joyful antics. It seems as if your time has come to have some fun. Responsibilities aren't as heavy as they have been and there will be an increase in amusing diversions.

You don't want someone you recently met to know everything about you. Their questions and comments are getting too personal for comfort. There are some subjects you will prefer not to discuss at all. You might start to wonder if this is a relationship you really want to continue.

The more you have lost in the past through misplaced trust the more time you will invest in building relationships with care. Once you feel you know someone well enough, only then will you consider a long-term deal they are putting to you. Trust has to be earned.

Your careful planning of the past few weeks has left you with some time on your hands. A community exercise will catch your interest. Volunteers are needed and the spirit of goodwill will take over and you will be happy to help in any way you can. A newsy letter in a Christmas card will delight you.

This is not a time to think too far into the future especially the future of a fairly new relationship. Instead enjoy each moment as it comes. Live in the moment. Be there for a friend when they need you most. They would do the same for you.

There may be differences with a partner over some festive plans you are making. If they are trying to stop you from seeing someone they feel you're being overly friendly with you need to talk about why they are thinking this way. Trust is a big part of a relationship. Without it, this partnership won't stand a chance.