I must admit, I’ve got a little bit of writer’s block today. I’m just back from a long backpacking trip in which I went “off the grid,” and it’s a bit of an adjustment getting back into the swing of daily life. I’m not certain I remember how to type, or that I even want to.

It’s a bit of a bummer coming back to the “real world” after days out in the majestic wilderness. I mean, who wouldn’t rather spend their days hiking through alpine wildflower meadows than sitting in a cubicle, right? Which is why I’m really excited about Friday’s New Moon in Leo.

Fortunately, this New Moon in Leo promises to deliver a great big creative boost. But not only that — this particular Leo New Moon is special because it also gives us the patience and strong will to make all our bright ideas happen.

Sometimes your average Leo New Moon can inspire great ideas that lack follow-through, but not this time. Mars and Saturn are making aspects to the New Moon that will get results, so I’m looking forward to getting some great writing projects off the ground later in the week.

Master Astrologer Jeff Jawer wrote a great blog for Tarot.com that goes into detail about this New Moon and why it’s so magical — it’s recommended reading for sure.

As for me, I’m going to spend the rest of today scratching my mosquito bites and rubbing aloe vera into my sunburn, knowing full well my creativity and work ethic will return by week’s end.

Read Jeff Jawer’s blog about the New Moon in Leo at Tarot.com »