About Your Astral Cords
Copyright by: Pam Watson

Some people have heard of them, some people haven't, some give them a bad rap, some people understand them and some people don't.  

This article is an attempt to remove the "myth" from the "fact".

First of all, if someone psychically takes a look at you and tells you that they need to "rip or cut all of your astral cords", please do yourself a favor and run the other way.  

This is someone that has learned the terminology, but has about as much business removing your cords as they do ripping your finger nails out one by one. I'm serious!

You can do this for yourself when you are "good and ready". And I'll explain that further in this article. 

What are Astral Cords?

Cords have always been a component in relating. Everyone, you, your mom, your dad, your brother, your sister, me, we all have cords. 

Everyone receives cords, everyone sends cords. 

Why? Because cords establish psychic relationships, which is a continuous exchange of energy between 2 people. Yup.. that's what a cord is, it's not some evil demon protruding from you like a big toothy monster out of the movie Aliens.

You have cords with your children's,  children have them with their parents, husbands have them with wives and vice versa..... and so on and so on and so on. 

Usually, (Clairvoyantly) cords will appear as umbilical like cords going form one chakra of an individual to the chakra of another, however, they can manifest in other areas of the aura and body. 

The Good and the Bad of the Cords

Ok, so you must be wondering if cords are harmless, then why does everyone talk about removing them? Well, first of all, they have their place, and second of all, they are not "totally" harmless, as they can stunt your personal growth, cause dependency and be very draining of your own energy.   

The key is to recognize what is "unwanted and unneeded" and what is needed at the present time.

A prime example?  Being a mother or father of a young child. It is most definitely appropriate for you to have some cords with them to help support and aide them in their learning and growth. 

Sometimes we find ourselves in positions of caring for the seriously ill or elderly, and the cords are a means of support and nurturing for them. 

Most cords will represent an agreement with another. Or what some call "a contract". These can come on all levels and in all forms, and even come from other life times. Some of these will need to be removed, some of these will not. I'll tell you how and why a little further in this article. 

**However, most cords get a bad rap because even if sent unconsciously, they seek to control another, and these are Not wanted.

**Some people can also create a dependency on your energy through cords, and this is Not wanted either.  

**This can leave you drained and feeling a sense of being "trapped". Cords can also attach themselves between people that have unresolved issues.  

For this reason, it's always best to try and clear the issue up, and then remove the cord, however, this is not always possible.

Cords can be recognized as "unexplained pain" in areas of the body, especially directly in areas of the chakras.  

They can also be recognized if when you try to release another's energy to them, or you try to release their energy and take all of yours back, that their energy comes right back at you. 

How to Recognize Cords for Removal

Recognizing Cords is the first step, or should I say, your first step in finding and removing them.  

It's not necessary to remove all cords in this exercise, just the ones that feel like you are ready to let them go. You will need to recognize those that are not harmful at this time, and those that are. 

First of all, know that no cord can continue without at least some unconscious acceptance by both parties. When you release a cord or remove a cord, there are times that the other person will feel this too.  

It can come in the form of relief, a renewed energy, or a form of desperation if they were somehow dependant on the cord to you.  

The way to scan your body of cords can be done several ways.

But this is one of my favorites: 

Begin by meditating as you normally would. Once you've achieved a state of relaxation, begin to pay attention to your body and your aura.  

Ask the cords to light up that are no longer good for you, or that you no longer need. You can even do this by people you know, such as old friends, lovers, etc, but you can begin by asking all cords connected to "this person" please light up.  

As they begin to light up, you can take your hand in a sweeping motion (Psychically, in your minds eye in meditation) over the chakras or areas the cords are lit up in and brush them away.  

Sometimes this movement is enough, but if you come across some that don't move away, then gently pull on them while thinking about releasing the energy attached with them.  

Please try to avoid "ripping" them out, this can leave tears or holes in the aura and in the chakra areas. 

Sometimes the cords will hang around after being pushed away. Simply state, "yes I mean to detach you" or intend that thought forward and allow the cord to melt or dissipate.  

I personally suggest in the beginning stages, you only do this a few at a time as there will be an adjustment period for you afterwards.  

Some cords you have released are not only ones that have attached to you, but ones you have attached to other people too. 

Each time you decide to do this, go through the same procedure in meditation and "lighting the cords up".

You can do this by chakra, by person or by incidents in your life.  

Either way, it's not necessary to totally know whom which cord is attached to, but you will most likely know as you remove them. 

On occasion you may come across another cord related to a new level of an old issue. Each time you remove a cord, the issue should come to a new level of healing. 

I may add more to this article as time goes on, but for now, this will help in the beginnings of cord removal.  

Please keep in mind that nobody needs to remove these for you. You can do it for yourself and should do it for yourself.