Energetic Cords & How to Cut Them

In simple terms, etheric cords are those unseen ropes/cords that attach you to another human or objects in the form of addiction. It looks similar to the umbilical cord that connects a baby to its mother. But these cords are in no way similar to the umbilical cord.  These cords are most often fear based cords or negative attachment we develop with another person or object  and remain connected to us draining out all of our energy. They don’t nourish us, They deplete us.  When you cut these cords, it does not mean you are abandoning, ditching or detaching from the person.  These cords could be developed between family members, friends, colleagues, your ex or any acquaintances.

( Professionals like healers, doctors, teachers etc. tend to form etheric cords more than others.)

 For example, you have a friend who is very needy and clingy but good at heart. He drains you off your energy whenever you are with him because he is sucking in your energy unknowingly. When you cut the cord, you are not abandoning your friend, you just cut the negative cords that has developed.

Another example is, your etheric cords attached with your ex. You have parted but the other person is not moving on or is bothering or harassing you. Do cord cutting with such relations for betterment of both of you. Cord cutting can also ease the process if we are ready to let go of a relationship or if a relationship is ending naturally. Cord cutting will not and cannot end a relationship that isn’t already ending naturally or that you or the other partly are not ready to end. That is not the purpose of cord cutting. It does not interfere in any way with the outcome of the relationship. That is solely between you and the other person and any decisions each of you choose to make.

Some people with strong sexual bonds can find relief here as well by disconnection your sexual chakra to theirs, if such a bond was once formed. If an old flame was harmful or hurtful to you in some way, being free on all levels is incomparable. You literally move on and a new space is formed around you. You can then proceed to fill that space with more amiable and pleasant thoughts and feelings.

You can also cut the cords with any person who has abused you, either physically or emotionally. Victims of any crime ( rape, beating, even bullying) can form bonds with the perpetrators that continue on energetically, even long after the crime. Cutting these bonds will help healing that much faster. This will help you to release the pain and clear out your energy field or aura of that trauma.

You can cut the cords with any person who is bothersome to you psychically. This is to say anyone who sends you strong energy and who intrudes on your thoughts and emotions even when you are alone. If you are done with a person but find they always intrude on your thoughts and you can feel them around you or in your mind, you can cut the connection by cutting the etheric cords that attach the both of you.

Ultimately, cord cutting is about releasing the past and the ways it has attached itself to you and formed harmful patterns in your cells and in your habits so that you can find peace and move forward in a new way. Remaining open to what that new way might be helps you to be fully open to your healing process.

 Cord cutting is simply a tool to help remove, dissolve and heal an old, damaging emotional energy that has become attached to you from the relationship. This helps you heal and it does often help the relationship move in new directions. Sometimes these directions are with the two of you moving closer together in a more healed way (which is what everyone wants, of course!) and other times it is the two of you finding resolution apart.

Cutting the cords that bind us:

There are many techniques in Reiki that people use to cut the cords. But what is important to understand is that unless there is forgiveness taking place the cords inevitably attach back to the host no matter how many times you cut them.

Think of the scenario in terms of a weigh balance. The cords will remain attached unless both sides of the scale are equally balanced and this can be done through forgiveness.

You may try to rid yourself of these cords on your own. This is most commonly done through forgiveness:

The cord cutting procedure is very simple:

Create a sacred space. You could light a few lamps or candles – lamps with cow’s ghee or sesame oil are said to be the most sattvik(In Vedic philosophy, sattva (Sanskrit sattva / सत्त्व "purity", literally "existence, reality"; adjectival sāttvika "pure", anglicised sattvic). )Flowers would be good, incense if you like it.

Start by observing your breath and entering a meditative space.

Now imagine yourself in a circle, with the person sitting in front of you, also inside the circle. Slowly allow yourself become aware of the cords attaching the two of you.

Pick one cord at a time, and ask yourself why you allowed this attachment to form. What was the fear that caused it, and what was the benefit you gained.

It may be a good idea to ask the other person if they have anything to add. If you can, seek permission from the other person before cutting every cord and find out why, if they resist, and resolve that issue, then the cord cutting will bring you much more benefit.( ask for forgiveness in the following way:

“ (name of the person) please forgive me for all the wrong doings and hurt that I may have committed towards you and your family knowingly and unknowingly in my past lives and in my present life”.

“I am forgiving you for all the wrong doings and hurt that you may have committed towards me and my family knowingly and unknowingly in your past lives and in your present life”)

(Let there be peace and harmony between us)

Once the reason for the presence of the cord is resolved/forgiven, it may disappear by itself. If not, allow your intuition to guide you to the best way of cutting this cord. Once the cord is cut, burn the remains.

Thank the person for teaching you valuable lessons, and ask them to leave the circle.

Complete the process by requesting/accepting a full Reiki healing. Cord cutting can sometimes leave a little soreness in the aura, and this will heal any wounds.

This process is best done at dusk time.

Don’t worry about accidentally cutting a “good” cord which was giving both of you positive, uplifting energy. If a cord is meant to be there, it will just form right back shortly. Just have the highest good in mind :).

Following these steps may help you in getting rid of unwanted energetic cords. You will feel lighter, with peace and with a new sense of freedom.

You can certainly continue to cut the cords until they no longer recur and you have completely moved on. If a cord cutting fails, this indicates you are not willing to really let someone go yet. This is okay; it just means you aren't truly ready to move on. There may be a lesson in this relationship you have yet to master and your current attachment is giving you the opportunity to learn the lesson for good...

However, if you are not pleased with the results, You may want to request the assistance of a Reiki master/practitioner.

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