occult practices
Esoteric spiritual rituals
Occult practices are rituals, techniques, or disciplines involving supernatural forces, hidden knowledge, or mystical powers.
The term covers divination (tarot, astrology), magic and spellcraft, communication with spirits, and esoteric traditions like alchemy or Kabbalah.
She was drawn to occult practices after a series of unexplained experiences.
The phrase often carries suspicion from mainstream religion, suggesting dealings with forbidden or dangerous powers.
- tarotDivination card set
- tarot cardsIllustrated fortune-telling deck
- crystal ballFortune-teller's viewing sphere
- clairvoyanceExtrasensory perception ability
- palm readingDivination via hand lines
astrology · scrying · numerology · black magic · dark arts · blood ritual · divination · third eye · transmutation · witchcraft · spellcasting · I Ching · astral projection · spirit guide · summoning · necromancy · sigils · grimoires
- witchcraftwitch, spell, spellwork, witches, spells
- Biblical Supernaturalsorcery, witchcraft, magic, demons, exorcism
- sinsgreed, lust, gluttony, deadly sin, sloth
- spiritualismseance, mediumship, seances, medium, channeling
- FreemasonryMason, Masons, Freemasons, Freemasonry, lodge
occult practicesscientific method
Structured process for investigation
empirical research · evidence-based reasoning · evidence-based practice · critical thinking · public demonstration