The occult (from Latin occultus 'hidden, secret') is a category of esoteric or supernatural beliefs and practices which generally fall outside the scope of organized religion and science, …

All India Institute of Occult Science is the premier Institute for Occult Studies.

Jul 2, 2025 · Occult science, therefore, can be understood as a body of practices and theories attempting to uncover or manipulate hidden forces or principles believed to govern the …

Mar 29, 2025 · In common usage, occult refers to “knowledge of the paranormal”, as opposed to “knowledge of the measurable”, usually referred to as science. The words esoteric and arcane …

Covers a wide range of occult, "alternative" or otherwise unusual phenomena, disciplines, philosophies, traditions and concepts. Most entries are of significant length and include …

Here you will find information on occult studies organized so that academics, practitioners, and a general audience can learn and foster knowledge. While each group has specific interests and …

Nov 6, 2025 · In the academic study of esotericism, the term is often used in a broader sense to characterize all esoteric traditions that have adapted to an increasingly secular, globalized, …

Oct 30, 2024 · Today, we know how the story ends: Belief in astrology, alchemy, and witchcraft declined in places where empiricism and skepticism became cornerstones of science. But …

Sep 2, 2025 · The idea of "occult sciences" developed in the sixteenth century. The term usually encompassed three practices: astrology, alchemy, and natural magic, although sometimes …

Many seekers ask what the difference is between learning the occult sciences and the ancient mystery teachings. The simple answer is none at all. Both involve the systematic, scientific …