Expanding your horizons this year?

Crystals are trending again and fans of these colourful, pretty little rocks believe they can help you improve everything from your relationships to your health.

There’s no scientific evidence they actually work of course, but people have been carrying amethyst to calm the nerves and rose quartz to boost confidence for years so it’s worth a shot. Plus, crystals are gorgeous to look at so at worst you’ll end up with a little collection of beautiful stones.

If you’re on the fence but wouldn’t mind giving it a go, there’s a midweek Crystal Connection & Journey Meditation happening in Cork this week that could make for an enlightening evening (if you’re so inclined).

Hosted by Shamanic Psychotherapy & Training, the two-hour event promises to teach guests how to connect with crystals to improve and ‘charge’ your energy field.

They say: “Develop your connection with ancient medicine, the life force that has been passed down through generations. Deepen and grow your head-heart-gut connection, which naturally increases intuitive intelligence.”

We say: A guided Journey Meditation facilitated by Carmel sounds like a lovely escape from the stress of the working week, especially on a boring Hump Day.

The Crystal Connection & Journey Meditation takes place on Wednesday, January 29th, 2020 from 7pm to 9pm, upstairs at Dervish Bookshop and Holistic Centre on Cornmarket Street, Cork.

Tickets are €20/€15, call Carmel on 087 3646666 to book your place.