The Difference Between an Energy Cleanse and a Cord Cutting (And When You Need Each One)

Feeling Drained or Emotionally Heavy?

Ever felt emotionally heavy or drained, and someone suggested you "cleanse your energy" or "cut cords"? It's easy to wonder, what's the difference?

Both are powerful spiritual tools, but they're not interchangeable.

Think of it this way: an energy cleanse is like tidying your spiritual house. A cord cutting is like changing the locks and returning keys to someone who no longer lives there.

By the end of this post, you'll know exactly which one your body and spirit are asking for.

Common Signs You May Need an Energy Cleanse:

• Foggy thinking or mood swings after socializing

• Feeling overwhelmed or overstimulated in public

• Sudden anxiety without a clear reason

• Trouble sleeping or vivid, restless dreams

• Feeling “not like yourself,” but not knowing why

• Irritability or tension that doesn't feel like you

• Emotional exhaustion even if your life feels “fine”

• Random aches or tightness in the chest, shoulders, or stomach

• Feeling emotionally cluttered or unable to focus

• Picking up others’ moods or mirroring their emotions

• An unexplained heaviness or “static” in your space

• Losing interest in things you usually enjoy

• Wanting to withdraw or isolate without knowing why

• Difficulty making decisions or hearing your intuition

• Feeling like your energy is being pulled in many directions

These are all signs your energy field may be carrying residual or external energies that aren't yours, and it’s time to clear the clutter and come home to yourself.

What Is a Cord Cutting?

A cord cutting severs energetic attachments between you and another person, experience, or entity that still has a hold on your energy.

These cords can feel like:

• Obsessive thoughts or looping memories

• Feeling energetically tethered to someone, romantic or not

• Dreaming about someone frequently or sensing their presence

It's not always about hatred or heartbreak, sometimes it's just time to reclaim your energy field.

Cleanse or Cut? Tune Into What You're Really Feeling

Still wondering whether your body’s asking for an energy cleanse or a cord cutting? Here’s a simple way to tune in.

Each ritual serves a different purpose, one clears lingering energy from your field, the other severs deeper attachments that are pulling at your soul.

Ask yourself: What am I really feeling right now?

• If you feel drained after time on social media or in crowds, you likely need an Energy Cleanse.

• If you’re constantly thinking about someone from your past, you likely need a Cord Cutting.

• If there’s a heaviness in your chest or body with no clear emotional trigger, that calls for an Energy Cleanse.

• If you’re still haunted by a breakup, betrayal, or toxic connection, a Cord Cutting may be what your spirit needs.

• If you’re carrying fear, grief, or shame that doesn’t seem to be yours, try an Energy Cleanse.

• If you feel consumed or entangled in someone else’s energy, consider a Cord Cutting.

• If you notice mood swings or anxiety after certain conversations, it’s time for an Energy Cleanse.

• If you’re experiencing obsessive thoughts, recurring dreams, or emotional looping about someone, a Cord Cutting can bring relief.

Sometimes, you may need both, an energy cleanse to clear the residue, and a cord cutting to finally close the door.

Why Both Are Sacred—but Serve Different Purposes

Energy cleanses are maintenance. Cord cuttings are transformation.

One is about clearing clutter, the other about ending a cycle.

Both are gentle, powerful, and safe when done with care.

"You cleanse to breathe easier. You cut cords to breathe freely again."

Ready to Clear or Release? Here's Where to Begin.

If you're carrying stress, emotional fog, or spiritual debris, my spiritual cleanse is a custom energy reset designed to gently bring you back to center.

If you're ready to release the energetic weight of an ex, a past version of yourself, or a soul tie that no longer serves you, the Cord Cutting Ritual Session is here to help you end the cycle, with compassion, care, and spiritual closure.

Learn more or book your ritual here → BOOK NOW

Still Not Sure What You Need?

Trust your body and intuition.

Journal prompt: "What would it feel like to be in my body and energy alone—without anything lingering, weighing me down, or pulling me back?"

If that vision feels like a deep exhale, I can help you get there.

FAQs

Can I do a cord cutting without cleansing first?

While you can, it's often beneficial to cleanse your energy before performing a cord cutting. This ensures that you're working from a clear energetic space.

How often should I cleanse my energy?

Regularly—especially after intense interactions or when you feel off. Listening to your body's signals can guide you.

Is cord cutting safe? Will it hurt the other person?

Cord cutting is about releasing your energetic ties. It doesn't harm the other person; it simply reclaims your energy.

Can cord cutting help me get over my ex?

Yes, it can assist in releasing lingering emotional attachments, allowing you to move forward more freely.

What's the best time to do an energy cleanse or cord cutting?

Whenever you feel the need. Trust your intuition and choose a time when you can be calm and focused.