An energetic cord is a believed connection that forms between two people, most often through a close emotional, romantic, or family bond, allowing energy to pass between them even at a distance.

Cords are generally seen as neutral, capable of carrying supportive connection or, in some cases, an unhealthy attachment that keeps a person tied to a relationship long after it's ended. This is where the practice of cord cutting comes in, a way of consciously releasing that connection when it no longer serves either person.