Unplugging Etheric Cords: Daily Energetic Hygiene for Empaths & Lightworkers

I feel you. Even those of us who have been walking this path for years forget to clear our energy sometimes. I’ve seen it in my own life and in the lives of clients: when etheric cords aren’t addressed, the weight builds quietly. It shows up as exhaustion that no amount of sleep fixes, irritability that sneaks into conversations, or that heavy feeling of carrying someone else’s drama long after the moment has passed.

In my practice, I’ve watched empaths, mediums, and lightworkers come in feeling drained, confused about why they’re suddenly overwhelmed by emotions that don’t even feel like theirs. Nine times out of ten, it’s those unacknowledged cords — energetic strands formed through repeated thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Some cords are beautiful, born of love, and they strengthen us. But the ones formed in fear, resentment, or toxic dynamics? They siphon energy, keep us tethered to old wounds, and attract more heaviness into our lives.

I’ve lived this too. There were seasons where I carried the weight of past relationships, workplace conflicts, or even the casual negativity of strangers. Without realizing it, I was plugged into those cords every day, recycling their energy through my system. It wasn’t until I began a consistent practice of unplugging that I felt the difference: clarity returned, my body felt lighter, and I could finally distinguish what was mine from what I had picked up from others.

That’s why I consider cord clearing foundational in one's energetic hygiene routine. Just like brushing your teeth or washing your face, it’s a daily ritual that keeps your subtle bodies clean, resilient, and aligned. And the best part? It doesn’t require hours of meditation or complex tools. With a few minutes of intentional practice, you can reclaim your energy, release what doesn’t serve you, and create space for the cords of love to flourish.

What Are Etheric Cords?

Etheric cords are energetic strands that connect us to people, places, and experiences. They form through our thoughts, emotions, and physical interactions. Etheric cords are from the current life experience and come in two varieties.

• Cords of Love: Nourishing, strengthening, and magnetizing more joy. These don’t need clearing.
• Cords of Fear: Born of resentment, jealousy, toxic relationships, or grudges. These weigh us down, recycle non-contributing energy, and can even feel like “psychic attacks.”

Denise Linn (Hay House author) refers to these as “energy strains,” and in my Reiki and Mediumship training, cord clearing is taught as foundational energetic hygiene.

Why Clearing Matters

Unchecked cords can siphon energy or pump negativity into our system. By unplugging them, we weaken the connection to toxic energy and create space for healing. Routine practice will result in more alignment in your relationships, career and personal growth. Drama will begin to disappear as if by magic, and more contributing opportunities and connections will begin to appear. This practice is not about cutting people out of your life — it’s about reclaiming your energetic sovereignty.

A Simple 5-Minute Daily Ritual

Here’s a technique I teach in my Reiki and Mediumship courses:

1. Choose your space — Where will be you most comfortable, or focused? It can be in your car after work, bed at night, or any quiet spot.
2. Breathe deeply — Relax and let thoughts drift in and out.
3. Psychic body scan — Move awareness from toes to head, noticing tension or energetic “hot spots.”
4. Awaken cords — Invite all non-contributing cords to surface.
5. Release with love — Visualize them unplugging from your body and aura, dissolving into earth or sky for purification.
6. Fill with light — Imagine golden-white energy filling the body, sealing your aura, restoring your natural potency.
7. Close with gratitude — Thank yourself for tending to your energy and for the lessons learned.

Try It for a Week

Practice daily for seven days, then take two days off. You will quickly notice how much lighter you feel, how much more space you have for love-based cords to grow when you DO make time to practice unplugging cords daily. Energetic hygiene isn’t just maintenance — it’s self-empowerment.

Spiritual Tools to Support:

• Crystals: Clear Quartz, Selenite, Blue/Black Kyanite, Danburite
• Smudge sticks or Incense - Use what you have on hand or like. Rose incense is a powerful ally to consider.
• Salt baths, intentional showers - Use the power of water and salt to cleanse and dissolve etheric cords. Foot baths are included.
• Reiki symbols: Cho Ku Rei and Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen are very powerful symbols to work with in this practice.
• Visualization: “Unzipping” a contaminated energetic hazmat suit, stepping out of it, and imagine it dissolving into the earth.
• Guided meditation - Try my audio version of Unplug Those Etheric Cords over on my Seeds of Your Soul Meditation Collection

A Word of Caution for Beginners

Cord clearing is empowering, but be mindful: When you unplug, others may feel it unconsciously. Ex-partners, toxic family members, or old friends might suddenly reach out. Remember — you choose how to participate. You decide who gets access to your energy. This practice is about remembering your power, not giving it away.

Ready to Go Deeper?

If this practice resonates with you and you’re ready to explore your soul work more deeply, The Soul and Energy Studio is here to support you. I offer Reiki sessions and classes designed to help empaths, lightworkers, and seekers strengthen their energetic hygiene and step fully into their power.

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You can book for December or into the new year — just make sure to take advantage of this special offer before midnight on December 31, 2025.

Your energy is yours to reclaim. Let’s clear the cords, strengthen the light, and step into the year ahead with clarity and sovereignty.