Dear Whatever,
How would one know if karmic ties had been cut? No telling if a tie cut in this life will show up in another. This isnt my forte, but from what little I have gleaned from more educated sources, we do not have full understanding of these ties while living in the physical plane.
A declaration of intent, Reiki or not, does assist in letting go of a relationship. Making good on the intent is more involved.
I have never been sure "what" actually worked in these situations. There have been more than one avenue of assistance/help utilized & I really cant point to one thing with certainty & say that was it! Maybe it was a cumulative or collaborative process. Letting go does not happen overnight. But I have no idea how I would "know" if I had "fixed" karma.
Rollercoaster relationships have quite a wake. Geting off a rollercoaster leaves you feeling as if you are still on the rollercoaster!
peace & joy,
holobon