Developments this week could give your confidence a helpful and timely boost. However, much depends on how willing you are to accept that you needn't succumb to pressure to give more than you already are financially in some way. Much also depends on your willingness to accept that a pessimistic outcome you're certain is most likely in an area of your world could actually be the least likely. You're being given a chance to relax and reframe your attitude toward an obligation. Prepare to feel more reassured from doing so.

Venus brings a soothing influence to your workplace on December 2. Mercury improves work-based communication from December 6. Where you might have grown used to chaos or miscommunication with work colleagues, you could feel a greater sense of cooperation and comradery. A similar sense of relief could be felt with a commitment as well, and you could become aware of how mutually beneficial a partnership is. A Full Moon on December 22 brings a financial matter into the spotlight. You might be aware of how more money leaves than arrives in your bank account – but who doesn't at this time of year? If a major or unexpected expense arrives, you can deal with it and are right to see it as a temporary problem.