Geopathic stress is a disruption of the magnetic field and natural energy of the earth. These instability might develop either spontaneously or as a result of human activity. It is a catch-all phrase describing forces that originate from and surround the earth and may affect people's health. It is most frequently the harmful energies—often referred to as negative earth energies—that are highlighted, but it is crucial to understand that not all earth energies are harmful. Additionally useful are earth energies, and finding these "sweet spots" can be quite fruitful.

People, animals, insects, and plants can all be impacted by geopathic stress. Illness frequently manifests when a line of geopathic stress passes through an area in a house or workplace where people spend a lot of time, like a bed or favourite chair. Among a variety of other symptoms, those who are impacted by geopathic stress frequently experience fatigue and may struggle to recover from illnesses. The quality of qi that can enter and be distributed throughout the building will also be hampered if such a line passes through a front entrance, gate, or the middle of a house.