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DrumRoll Issues


Issue 198: Written in the Stars: Matariki, Planetary Magic and New Year Renewal
Welcome to our July issue, where the quiet beauty of Matariki meets the magic of the heavenly bodies. As winter deepens and the stars return to the morning sky, we are invited to pause, remember, give thanks and look ahead with fresh intention. In Aotearoa New Zealand, the Matariki public holiday falls on Friday 10 July 2026, marking a sacred moment in the year to gather, reflect and honour the Māori New Year. In this issue, find out more about how to work with the energy of
The DrumRoll Team
Jul 71 min read


Issue 197 - The Grace of Giving as a Sacred Practice
Welcome To Our June Issue This month, we explore the art of giving through a spiritual lens. True giving is not only measured in gifts, donations or grand gestures, but in the quiet offerings of presence, kindness, listening, forgiveness and care. It is the way we share our light without diminishing ourselves, and the way generosity becomes a sacred exchange between heart, community and spirit. Is giving part of our spiritual journey? Does it have cause and effect in spiritua
The DrumRoll Team
Jun 81 min read


Issue 196 - The Call of the Drum - Recognising a Shamanic Path
As the wheel of the year turns deeper into late autumn here in the Southern Hemisphere, May invites us into a quieter and more reflective season. Following Samhain on 1 May, many of us are still sitting with the energy of remembrance, release, and the wisdom found within the unseen spaces between endings and beginnings. This month’s theme of shamanism feels especially aligned with the season - a time of listening deeply, honouring intuition, and reconnecting with the rhythm
The DrumRoll Team
May 111 min read


Issue 195 - Whispers of Myth and Memory - Journey Through Magic and Meaning
Welcome to our April Issue. As the seasons turn and Aotearoa settles into the softer rhythms of autumn, this month invites us into a world of imagination with our theme of Mythical Creatures. From elusive Unicorns to the many beings that have shaped folklore across cultures, April offers a chance to explore the stories that continue to quietly influence how we see the world.
The DrumRoll Team
Apr 21 min read


Issue 194 - How To LIVE THE WHEEL & The Magic This Brings
Welcome to the March Issue This month we turn our attention to the timeless rhythm of the Wheel of the Year. The eight sabbats offer more than seasonal celebrations - they provide a framework for living in deeper relationship with the land, the turning seasons and our own inner cycles. When we begin to live with the wheel, something subtle starts to shift. Rather than moving through life reactively, we begin to move in rhythm with the natural cycles of growth, rest, renewal a
The DrumRoll Team
Mar 91 min read


Issue 193 - Celebrate Lunar New Year And Other Forecasts For 2026
February opens beneath the luminous promise of the Lunar New Year, a sacred turning point that invites renewal, intention, and brave new beginnings. In Aotearoa New Zealand, Lunar New Year begins on 17 February 2026. This ancient festival marks a time to clear what has passed, bless the path ahead, and consciously step into a fresh cycle of becoming. 2026 is guided by the Year of the Fire Horse , an energy known for passion, movement, independence, and courage. Fire Horse
The DrumRoll Team
Feb 91 min read


Issue 192 - Xmas Special 2025
Wishing all readers a Merry Xmas & a Happy New Year. Stay safe. Enjoy your summer and we will be back with you in February, filled with all the forecasts for 2026.
The DrumRoll Team
Dec 24, 20251 min read


Issue 191 - Summertime Deities, Summer Solstice ... And Meet Elizabeth Kyle, Visionary Surrealist of the Goddess Guidance Oracle Cards
As the southern sun reaches its full splendour, we step into December - a month of warmth, celebration, sacred connection, and the Summer Solstice. Our theme this issue, Summertime Deities: Gods and Goddesses , invites you to explore the radiant expressions of divinity that flourish in this vibrant season. From ancient mythologies, we celebrate the many faces of the sacred that remind us we are never separate from the divine.
The DrumRoll Team
Dec 10, 20251 min read


Issue 190 - Auras - What They Mean & What They Can Tell You
Welcome to November – The Month of Auras This month we’re focusing on Auras – the subtle fields of energy that reflect our physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. It’s a good time to notice how your own energy feels and to reconnect with what helps you stay balanced and clear.
The DrumRoll Team
Nov 12, 20251 min read


Issue 189 - Celebrating The Light ... Even At Halloween
Welcome to the October Issue - Celebrating the Light October arrives wrapped in radiance, a month to honour the light that guides,...
The DrumRoll Team
Oct 8, 20251 min read


Issue 188 - Cleansing Your Space & The Spring Equinox
Welcome to September - it is officially Spring. September arrives with a sense of sacred renewal. It is time to spring clean - not just...
The DrumRoll Team
Sep 7, 20251 min read


Issue 187 - The Infinity of # 8 and the Lions Gate Portal
Welcome to the August Issue – A Month of Infinite Possibilities August arrived carrying the sacred vibration of the number 8 – the...
The DrumRoll Team
Aug 8, 20251 min read
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