Energetic Imprints: How to Release the Ties That Bind
Recognize when you’re holding on to other people’s energy and clear it fast
Energetic Imprints Explained: How to Recognize and Clear Them
Have you ever walked away from a conversation or a space and just felt… off? Maybe you kept replaying the interaction in your head for hours. Or you felt heavy and drained even though nothing “bad” happened.
Chances are, you were feeling an energetic imprint.
This is part three of our series on your energy field. If you are just jumping in, you may want to start with:
Part One: What is an Aura and Why Should You Care About Yours?
Part Two: Clear Your Aura: Why Auric Hygiene Matters and How to Do It
Now let’s dive into what energetic imprints are, how they show up, and how you can release them.
What is an energetic imprint?
Your aura is constantly exchanging energy with the world around you. Most of these exchanges pass through without much notice, but sometimes the energy of a person, place, or experience sticks.
An energetic imprint is like a little stamp left on your aura. It is when someone else’s energy — their emotions, stress, or even belief systems — lingers in your field.
You have likely felt it if:
You cannot stop thinking about a conversation long after it is over
You feel “off” after spending time with someone
You pick up the heavy vibe of a room and carry it with you the rest of the day
Why does it happen?
Energetic imprints usually land when there is strong emotional energy or when your aura is more open than usual. This can happen during:
Emotional conversations with people you are close to
Being around someone who is projecting or venting
Situations where boundaries feel blurry
Times when you are tired, run down, or not fully grounded
None of this means you are doing something wrong. It is simply how energy works. But once you become aware of it, you can clear what is not yours and return to your natural energy.
How to clear energetic imprints
The good news is imprints do not have to stay with you. Here are a few simple ways to release them:
Start with auric hygiene. Ground, cleanse, and reset your aura. A clear aura is more resilient.
Epsom salt baths. One of my favorite ways to release imprints is a warm bath with Epsom salt and magnesium, usually before bed. Before I get in, I open my Akashic Records and use Reiki to scan my energy. I ask to be shown what is ready to release, set the intention to let it go, and visualize it all washing away. When the bath is done, I watch everything that is not mine go right down the drain.
Visualization. Picture any cords, threads, or residue being unplugged from your field and dissolving into light.
Reiki or energy work. Receiving energy healing can help clear heavier imprints you may not be able to fully release on your own.
Time in the sun. Sunlight naturally burns off lingering energy. A few minutes outside with the intention to clear your field works wonders.
Journaling or breathwork. Moving the emotion through your body and out of your mind helps release the energetic residue it carries.
Remember, it is not about “fixing” yourself. It is about setting the intention to come back to your own energy and letting what is not yours fall away.
How to prevent energetic imprints
While you cannot avoid every energetic exchange, you can reduce how much sticks in the first place:
Ground and set the intention to stay in your own energy before going into a busy or emotional space.
Bring your aura in closer in crowded environments so you are not as porous.
Do a quick release at the end of the day to let go of anything that isn’t yours.
Why Clearing Energetic Imprints Matters
Energetic imprints are something I notice all the time — in myself and in my clients. There are moments where I can feel an energy that is not mine sitting in my field, and instead of panicking or trying to figure out why, I move into clearing.
I remember walking out of a coffee meeting once and feeling completely drained for the rest of the day. When I tuned in, I realized I was carrying the other person’s stress about work. I went home, opened my Akashic Records, did Reiki, and took an Epsom salt bath with the intention to release. Within 20 minutes, I felt completely different. That is how quickly energy can shift when you are intentional.
Whether it is Reiki, opening my Akashic Records, a salt bath, or a walk in the sun, I always set the intention: I release what is not mine.
I visualize it leaving my field. I thank it for what it taught me. And I allow it to fully leave, trusting that the clearer my energy is, the more I can show up as my true self.
Your Next Steps for a Clearer Aura
The next time you feel heavy or unsettled, pause and ask:
Is this mine, or am I carrying an energetic imprint?
Even just naming it creates a shift. Then pick one of the clearing practices above and notice how much lighter you feel.
Have you ever noticed when you are carrying energy that is not yours? What helps you release it?
Energy Field Series
This is the final part of our three-part series on your energy field:
Part One: What is an Aura and Why Should You Care About Yours?
Part Two: Clear Your Aura: Why Auric Hygiene Matters and How to Do It
Part Three: Energetic Imprints and How to Release the Ties That Bind (you’re here)
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With love and alignment,
Jess 🌿
Reiki Healer, Akashic Records Guide, and Founder of Vibrational Bloom
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