Hey there, beautiful souls. Welcome back to the Reiki Witch Podcast. I'm so happy to have you here. Thank you so much for being here and listening to my podcast.

I'm honestly extremely grateful for anyone out there listening. I hope that the topics I talk about and the things I bring to the surface resonate with you and are helpful to you.

Today, I'm going to be talking about cord cutting: what it is in a spiritual sense, how I use it in Reiki, and how you can use it in your life.

First, I want to talk about what energetic cords are, how we get them, and where they come from. Most of you listening have probably heard of them. If you're in the spiritual community, you likely know what cord cutting is. It felt really trendy for a while—or at least I saw it all over the place.

So, what are energetic cords and how do we get them? Energetic cords are spiritual or etheric connections that attach to you from a person, place, situation, or memory. They can even come from past lives, ancestral wounds, or ancestral curses. I often find them attached to chakras or energy centers—most commonly at the heart and solar plexus.

For example, say you're in the grocery store and have a conflict with someone who starts yelling at you. If you don't clear that energy before you go home, an energetic cord from that person can attach to you. You'll drive home and not be able to stop thinking about it. You'll get fired up, think about what you should have said, and loop on it endlessly. That’s a sign of an energetic attachment.

If you don’t cut cords like that, they can become a drain on your system. They take up energy that could be used for creating and being in a higher vibration. Instead, you stay stuck, ruminating in a lower vibration. That interaction is still attached to you and it's draining your energy, your mind, your spirit, and your power. That's why cord cutting is so important.

Especially if you're an empath, a highly sensitive person, a spiritual worker, energy worker, or lightworker—you’ll probably want to cord cut often, if not daily.

If you're in this line of work, you should also cut cords with your clients after every session. Even if it’s just an intentional practice. You don’t have to do a complex ritual. Simply set the intention to release the energetic cord between you and the client. Regardless of their vibration, constant energetic attachment isn’t healthy. In my opinion, it’s not ethical.

Now, I want to clarify—not all cords are bad. Some cords are beneficial. You might want to stay energetically connected to your children, your pets, or your partner. That’s okay.

Here’s my big rule of thumb for myself and what I teach: as long as there’s a healthy exchange of energy and neither person is being drained, it’s a good cord. It’s supporting both people.

So don’t assume all cords are dark, scary, or negative. Some connections are beautiful.

Other common cords may come from ex-romantic partners you can't stop thinking about, toxic friendships where you didn’t speak up for yourself, or toxic family members. Even a toxic manager at work can create an energetic attachment.

If you're new to cord cutting and wondering if you have energetic attachments, start by noticing what you can’t let go of. If there's a person or event that loops in your mind and you can’t stop thinking about it, that may be an energetic cord.

Sit with those memories. Reflect on what emotions surface. Was there powerlessness? Jealousy? Shame? Guilt? Try to find the root cause. You want to heal the wound the cord is attached to so it doesn’t grow back.

When I first got into cord cutting—before I even began my Reiki journey—I learned about it through witchcraft. Once I started practicing Reiki, I went deeper into cord cutting. And by deeper, I mean I was cutting cords all the time.

I had so many wounds to heal. Probably from childhood, among other things. I was removing cords daily. But they kept coming back—because I wasn’t healing the wounds. I wasn’t sitting with the feelings or understanding where they were coming from.

In the beginning, I cut everything and everyone out. I needed a clean slate. And when everything was gone, I could finally dive into myself and do the deep healing work.

After about a year or two, I started welcoming people back into my life—the ones I had villainized before. But now, because I had done the inner work, I was no longer seeing them through the lens of pain and shame. I was seeing them through love and compassion.

Those relationships became grounded and strong. We rebuilt our foundations.

Now, I’m not saying you have to do it that way. I actually recommend against cutting everyone out like I did. That approach could burn bridges. But it worked for me.

Just remember: cutting a cord doesn’t mean it’s gone forever. Some cords may come back in a healthier, stronger form. Others—especially those that are unsafe or toxic—should stay cut.

So don’t get caught up in asking: “Is that person my villain?” or “Do I need to cut everyone out?” Not everyone is bad. Not every cord needs to be removed.

Sometimes you’ll cut a cord and feel it return. That could be because:

1. There are layers to cords. You may cut one layer, only to find another later.

2. You keep re-entering the same relationship dynamic, so the cord reattaches.

3. The pattern is from a past life or ancestral wound, repeating until healed.

When you shift the dynamic—through boundaries, action, or spiritual healing—you change the timeline. That’s how you cut a karmic cord and break the pattern.

Now, let’s talk about how I cut cords during Reiki sessions.

Cutting cords isn’t a traditional Usui Reiki practice. If a Reiki healer is cutting cords or removing entities, it usually means they’ve integrated other modalities. That’s okay. But I want to clarify that it’s not standard Reiki.

When I scan a client’s body, I tune in intuitively. If I feel or see a cord, it’s because something wants to be seen. I never force it. I observe. I ask: What does this cord look like? Feel like? Is it draining? Is it healthy?

If a cord feels like a black hole—dense and draining—it likely needs to go. If it’s bright, flowing, and reciprocal, I leave it.

Discernment is everything. I don’t remove cords unless it feels like it’s time. And if a cord feels like it’s not mine to remove, I respect that.

If you're unsure, it’s okay to leave it and share with the client what you sensed. Let them reflect. Offer them a ritual to do when they’re ready.

When I do cut a cord, I always fill the space with Reiki, usually with the Sei He Ki symbol, and seal it with Cho Ku Rei.

Here are some signs you or a client might need to cut cords:

• You feel emotionally or physically drained after interactions

• You’re dreaming about someone or stuck in looping thoughts

• Your intuition tells you something is unresolved

So what do you do when you need to cut a cord?

1. Call in your Reiki guides, angels, or otherworldly helpers. Ask them to remove any cords not serving your highest good.

2. Visualize your weapon of light: a sword, scissors, or sacred fire. Use it to cut or burn the cords.

3. Seal the space with light, gratitude, and self-healing.

And that’s it for today’s episode. If you have questions, suggestions, or stories to share, visit bellaruna.com/podcast-questions. I’d love to hear from you.

Thanks again for joining me on the Reiki Witch Podcast. I'm always happy to serve my fellow magickal folk however I can.

Until next time!

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