the occult

noun

: supernatural powers or practices and the things (such as gods, ghosts, and magic) that are connected with them

He's a student of the occult.

religion, mythology, and the occult

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One of London’s most iconic esoteric shops, Watkins, has an entire section dedicated to cards, while Treadwell’s, another destination store for the occult, makes a trade out of unusual or collectable second-hand decks. —

Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 But viewers had already fallen in love with Lafayette for his wit and his heart, not to mention his all-around irrepressible fabulousness, which made his turn toward the occult a lot easier to accept. —

Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2024 The appeal of visiting places connected to witchcraft goes beyond just an interest in the occult. —

Jennifer Stavros, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024 Among them is Zamata’s character, a potions witch who runs an organic skincare apothecary of sorts when not dabbling in the occult. —

Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 See all Example Sentences for the occult