Occultism

Care is needed when dabbling in the occult.

This article covers the philosophy of occultism. For the psychic magic class, see occultist. For the magical tradition, see occult magic.

See also: Occult ritual

Occultism is a philosophy that believes in incomprehensible hidden forces beneath and between the perceptible realities of the planes. These forces shape and manipulate perceptible reality in strange ways, and occultists believe mastering them can teach them hidden truths about the universe and grant mastery over life after death. Those who study occultism are often called occultists, and the field is often referred to as simply the occult. Occultism often attracts fortune tellers, hermits, and scholars.

Occultism is linked to occult magic and particularly to psychic magic, which is both a form of occult practice and a means of manipulating occult forces.

Occult subjects

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• Auras
• Chakras
• Esoteric tradition, also known as ancient wisdom
• Hypnotism
• Forms of kinesis
• Ley lines and cosmic biology
• Mindscapes
• Panoplies
• Psychic duels
• Possession
• Ritual magic
• Spirits
• Wild talents

Occult institutions

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• Akashic Record
• Akashic Thysiastery
• Conference Z
• Esoteric Order of the Palatine Eye
• Monastery of Unblinking Flame

References

Paizo has published several books about the occult, including Dark Archive, Occult Adventures, Occult Bestiary, Occult Mysteries, Occult Origins, Occult Realms, and Psychic Anthology.

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