The DrumRoll Team

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 Matariki New...

Most of us understand that giving is good. We know generosity strengthens communities, supports those in need, and creates a kinder world. We have heard countless reminders that giving benefits both the receiver and the giver. Yet beneath these familiar truths lies a deeper spiritual mystery. What if giving is not simply a moral virtue? What if it is a spiritual practice capable of transforming consciousness itself? Mystics, sages, and wisdom traditions throughout history have often viewed...

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 spiritual terms, beyond...