Cord Cutting Not Working: Why Energy Cords Keep Coming Back

Cords Keep Coming Back: Understanding Stubborn Energetic Attachments

You've done cord cutting—multiple times. You've visualized cutting the cords, called on Archangel Michael, done rituals, used crystals, everything. But the energetic cords keep coming back. You still feel connected to the person, you still think about them constantly, you still feel their energy, or the attachment feels as strong as ever. You're left wondering: why won't the cords cut? Why do they keep coming back? Am I doing it wrong? Are some cords impossible to cut? Will I ever be free?

Persistent energy cords that won't cut or keep reattaching are one of the most frustrating spiritual problems. While cord cutting is a powerful technique, it doesn't always work on the first try—or even the tenth. Understanding why cords persist, what's causing them to reattach, and how to address the root cause (not just the symptom) can help you finally achieve true energetic freedom.

Why Energy Cords Won't Cut

1. You're Recreating Them

The most common reason: you cut the cord, then immediately recreate it.

How you recreate cords:

• Thinking about the person constantly
• Checking their social media
• Talking about them obsessively
• Staying in contact (texting, calling, seeing them)
• Holding onto anger, resentment, or longing
• Fantasizing about them (reconciliation or revenge)
• Keeping their belongings or gifts

What happens: You cut the cord energetically, but your continued focus and emotional investment creates a new cord immediately. It's like cutting a rope while someone is actively tying it back together.

Solution: After cord cutting, you must stop feeding the connection. No contact, no social media stalking, redirect your thoughts when they arise.

2. The Attachment Serves a Purpose

Sometimes we unconsciously hold onto cords because the attachment serves a psychological or emotional need.

Hidden purposes of attachment:

• The connection makes you feel less alone
• Holding onto them prevents you from moving forward (fear of the unknown)
• The drama or pain is familiar and comfortable
• You're avoiding dealing with yourself by focusing on them
• The attachment gives you an identity or purpose
• You're not ready to let go despite saying you are

What happens: Your subconscious sabotages the cord cutting because it's protecting you from something scarier than the attachment.

Solution: Identify what the attachment is giving you. Address that need in healthier ways. Do shadow work to understand your resistance.

3. They're Actively Maintaining the Cord

If the other person is energetically attached to you, thinking about you constantly, or even doing magic to keep you connected, they can recreate cords as fast as you cut them.

Signs they're maintaining the cord:

• They keep contacting you despite boundaries
• You feel them thinking about you or pulling on your energy
• The cord cutting works briefly then the attachment returns
• You sense resistance or opposition during the ritual
• They're obsessive, possessive, or won't let go

What happens: You cut your end of the cord, but they're holding onto their end and pulling energy through it.

Solution: Combine cord cutting with protection, shielding, and possibly binding or freezing the person to stop them from recreating the connection.

4. You Haven't Healed the Wound

Cords attach at wounds—places where you're hurt, needy, or incomplete. If you don't heal the wound, the cord will reattach there.

Common wounds that hold cords:

• Abandonment wounds
• Unworthiness or low self-esteem
• Codependency patterns
• Unhealed childhood trauma
• Fear of being alone
• Need for external validation

What happens: The cord attaches to your wound. Cutting it doesn't heal the wound, so a new cord attaches to the same spot.

Solution: Heal the underlying wound through therapy, inner child work, self-love practices, and addressing core beliefs.

5. It's a Karmic or Soul Contract Connection

Some connections are karmic or soul-level and can't be cut with standard cord cutting.

Signs of karmic connection:

• The person keeps coming back no matter what you do
• The relationship feels fated or unavoidable
• There are intense lessons or patterns involved
• You've tried everything and they still return
• The connection feels bigger than this lifetime

What's happening: You're meant to work through something with this person. Standard cord cutting won't work until the karmic lesson is complete or the soul contract is revoked.

Solution: Focus on learning the lesson, healing the pattern, or revoking soul contracts rather than just cutting cords.

6. You're Only Cutting Surface Cords

Energetic attachments have multiple layers. Surface cord cutting removes the obvious cords but doesn't address deeper connections.

Types of deep cords:

• Soul contracts (agreements made before incarnation)
• Karmic ties (connections from past lives)
• Trauma bonds (attachments formed through shared trauma or abuse)
• Ancestral cords (patterns passed down through family lines)
• Vows or promises (energetic commitments made in this or past lives)

What happens: You cut the surface cord, but the deeper attachment remains and regenerates the surface connection.

Solution: Address deeper layers through soul contract revocation, past life healing, trauma therapy, or working with experienced healers.

7. You're Not Doing It Properly

Cord cutting requires more than just visualization—it needs intention, energy, and follow-through.

Common mistakes:

• Visualizing cutting but not actually releasing energy
• Not sealing the ends after cutting
• Not reclaiming your energy from the person
• Not returning their energy to them
• Doing it half-heartedly or without conviction
• Not calling on higher powers for help

Solution: Do thorough, complete cord cutting with all the steps (see below).

8. The Cords Are Very Old or Strong

Long-term relationships or intense connections create very strong cords that require multiple cutting sessions.

What happens:

• The relationship was long-term or very intense
• The cords are thick, old, and deeply rooted
• One cutting session isn't enough
• You need repeated cutting over time

Solution: Be patient. Cut cords regularly (weekly or monthly) until the attachment fully releases.

How to Cut Persistent Energy Cords

Step 1: Prepare Thoroughly

Before the ritual:

• Ground yourself thoroughly
• Protect yourself (visualize white light, cast a circle)
• Get clear on your intention: "I release all cords with [name]"
• Be emotionally ready to let go (not just saying it, but meaning it)
• Choose a time when you won't be interrupted

Step 2: Call on Higher Power

Don't do this alone—ask for help:

• Call on Archangel Michael (known for cord cutting)
• Invoke your spirit guides or higher self
• Ask your patron deity for assistance
• Request help from ancestors or protective spirits

Say: "Archangel Michael, please assist me in cutting all cords between myself and [name]. Help me release this connection completely and permanently."

Step 3: Visualize the Cords Clearly

See them in detail:

• Close your eyes and scan your body
• Where do you feel the connection? (Heart? Solar plexus? Sacral chakra?)
• What do the cords look like? (Color, thickness, texture)
• How many cords are there?
• Where do they attach to you and to them?

The more clearly you see them, the more effectively you can cut them.

Step 4: Cut the Cords With Intention

Use visualization and/or physical ritual:

Visualization method:

• See Archangel Michael's sword of light cutting each cord
• Watch the cords dissolve or fall away
• See both ends sealing and healing with light
• Visualize the person drifting away, getting smaller and smaller

Physical ritual:

• Light two candles (one for you, one for them)
• Tie a cord between the candles
• State your intention to cut all cords
• Cut the cord with scissors
• Let both candles burn completely (separately)

Step 5: Reclaim Your Energy

After cutting:

• Call back all your energy from the person
• Visualize your energy returning to you as golden light
• Return their energy to them (don't keep it)
• Fill the space where the cords were with your own light

Step 6: Seal and Protect

Prevent reattachment:

• Seal the places where cords were attached with light or protective energy
• Visualize a shield around yourself
• State: "I am sealed and protected. No cords can reattach."
• Use protective crystals (black tourmaline, obsidian)

Step 7: Release and Forgive

The most important step:

• Forgive the person (for your own freedom, not theirs)
• Forgive yourself
• Release all resentment, anger, longing, or attachment
• Wish them well and let them go
• Say: "I release you. You are free. I am free. We are separate."

Step 8: Maintain the Separation

After the ritual:

• No contact: Don't text, call, or see them
• No social media: Unfollow, block, or at minimum don't check their profiles
• Redirect thoughts: When you think of them, consciously redirect your attention
• Remove reminders: Put away or dispose of their belongings, gifts, photos
• Fill your life: Focus on yourself, new activities, new connections
• Repeat if needed: Cord cutting may need to be done multiple times

Advanced Techniques for Stubborn Cords

Soul Contract Revocation

For deep karmic or soul-level attachments:

"I revoke all soul contracts, agreements, and vows between myself and [name], made in this life or any other, known or unknown. These contracts are null and void. I am free. They are free. So it is."

Repeat for 3, 7, or 9 nights.

Freezer Spell (To Stop Them From Recreating Cords)

If the other person won't let go:

• Write their name on paper
• Place in water in a container
• Freeze it
• This "freezes" their ability to affect you or recreate cords

Professional Energy Healing

For very stubborn attachments:

• Reiki or energy healing sessions focused on cord cutting
• Shamanic extraction to remove cords
• Hypnotherapy to address subconscious attachments
• Past life regression to heal karmic ties

How to Tell If Cord Cutting Worked

Signs of successful cord cutting:

• You feel lighter, freer, more energized
• You stop thinking about them obsessively
• You don't feel drained or pulled on energetically
• You can think of them without intense emotion
• You feel neutral or indifferent toward them
• You're able to move forward with your life
• You don't feel their energy or presence
• You sleep better and have fewer dreams about them

Note: You may still have memories or occasional thoughts—that's normal. But the obsessive, draining quality should be gone.

FAQs About Persistent Energy Cords

How many times do I need to cut cords?

It varies. Some people need one powerful session; others need to repeat weekly or monthly until the attachment fully releases. Keep going until you feel free.

Can cords reattach after cutting?

Yes, if you recreate them through continued contact, obsessive thinking, or if the other person is actively maintaining them. Maintain separation after cutting.

What if I cut cords but still think about them?

Memories and thoughts are normal. Cords are energetic drains and obsessive pulls. If you think of them occasionally without feeling drained, the cords are likely cut.

Can I cut cords with someone I still see (coworker, family)?

Yes, but it's harder. You're cutting unhealthy energetic ties while maintaining necessary boundaries. Focus on cutting the toxic cords, not all connection.

What if cord cutting never works?

This suggests a very deep attachment (karmic, soul contract, or unhealed wound). Work with an experienced healer, address the root cause, or accept that some connections take time to fully release.

The Bottom Line

Energy cords won't cut or keep coming back when you're recreating them through continued focus and contact, the attachment serves a hidden purpose, you haven't healed the underlying wound, the other person is actively maintaining them, or the connection is karmic/soul-level. Standard cord cutting addresses the symptom, not always the root cause.

To cut persistent cords, do thorough cord cutting with all steps, address what's causing reattachment, heal the wounds that hold the cords, maintain strict separation after cutting, and be patient—some attachments require repeated cutting over time.

And remember: cord cutting is a process, not always a one-time event. You may need to repeat it, layer it with other healing work, and actively maintain the separation. But freedom is possible. The cords can be cut. You just have to be willing to truly let go.