In the energy of the Full Moon in Pisces, our one year old cat Na’alehu gave birth to 6 healthy kittens on Sunday!

It was an amazing process to witness, and I feel blessed that she wanted me there. She let me know that she was ready by getting my attention and then having me follow her into the birthing box I had ready for her.

Over the course of 4 hours, she bravely gave birth to each one in what mostly seemed like a state of bliss.

Unbeknownst to me, I placed the birthing box underneath a statue of a Tibetan Naga —- water Beings who control weather and fertility on the land and bring obstacles or blessings.

That Naga for sure brought us a blessed birth.

And interestingly, we’ve also had some obstacles since the births, although nothing that serious.

Na’alehu has been (as my partner pointed out) a great teacher for me. She’s showed me that I can’t control things...ESPECIALLY Mother Nature. She’s shown me my neurosis (because of course I’ve been a worried Jewish Mother!) and pushed me out of my comfort zone.

Mostly though, she’s touched (and touches) my heart with her incredibly sweet and unique presence.

She’s been such a devoted Mama, sometimes letting the kittens suckle her for hours at a time!

I’m looking forward to the babies opening their eyes and getting their markings.

They are half Siamese and half Lynx, the spawn of my two loves.

I never thought that life would bring me this, and that I’d learn, experience and grow in these ways.

It’s truly something to be grateful for.