Mum's the word

You'll be dealing with your share of nervous energy, which could be a bit disconcerting to others. Too much tapping of the fingers and watching of the clock could make anyone nuts. Besides, isn't there something you really need to say? If that's what's causing all this, just say it! You've had all the bickering you can stand. You're ready to deliver an extremely terse good-bye. Just be sure you don't rush out immediately to find yourself another worthy opponent. After weeks of imploring a certain someone for five teeny, tiny minutes together, they've unexpectedly suggested an entire evening. Tonight. Unfortunately, your place is a mess. So what to do? Duh -- have dinner out. Your guardian angel is waiting and ready to help you find the right life's work. Close your eyes and picture the path you need to follow to get there. If you're with someone whose ego tends to be easily bruised, think before you speak. Tact and diplomacy may not be at the very top of your list of talents now. So are you willing to hold back, or eager to let them know what's on your mind? The easy thing isn't always the right thing. Remember that if you're tempted to ease out of a tough situation through humor or the age-old technique of avoiding the issue. Not saying what you want to will be challenging, and you may have some excess energy you'll need to dispel. Gosh, what are you going to do with it? You won't be alone unless you want to be -- but you probably will want to be. So while you have time, explain to your dear ones that you may not be around as much as usual, but that it has nothing to do with them. Think of it as an ounce of prevention. A tendency to overestimate your own abilities is a side effect of the tremendous amount of physical energy you've been temporarily endowed with. Promising more than you're sure you can deliver is the worst of it. The best of it is your willingness to die trying. You just can't seem to stop replaying that comment they made over and over in your mind. It's time to figure out why. Believe it or not, you really aren't ten feet tall and bulletproof. However, you are extremely powerful right now, both physically and mentally. You're a combination accountant, strategist and political advisor at the moment. What you do with all this great analytical stuff is up to you, but if you're smart, you'll think big, aim at the heart of the matter and expect nothing but complete and total success. You've been quite understanding for some time now, in many categories. It's time for you to call in all those favors you've built up. If you don't have a press secretary, photographer and personal assistant, you should probably ask around for a few numbers. Managing your social schedule at the moment isn't something you'll want to do alone. Of course, you might also enlist the aid of that delightful new friend of a friend. t's impossible to stop you from trying what you think you need to do, and even more difficult to talk you out of saying what's on your mind. Forget trying to stay out of the spotlight, because it's out of the question now. Wear sunscreen if you have to -- the glare will be intense.