Now, occultism is not like mystic faculty, and it very seldom works in harmony either with business aptitude in the things of ordinary life or with a knowledge of the canons of evidence in its own sphere.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
The first step in Occultism is the study of the invisible Worlds. These Worlds are invisible to the majority of people because of the dormancy of the finer and higher senses whereby they may be perceived, in the same way that the Physical World about us is perceived through the physical senses.
The Occultists, however, know that the traditions of Esoteric Philosophy must be the right ones, simply because they are the most logical, and reconcile every difficulty.
Followers of the occult believe in only what they already know, and in those things that confirm what they have already learned.
I'll tell you what: I believe mysticism is a very serious endeavor. One must be equipped for it.
The road to freedom lies not through mysteries or occult performances, but through the intelligent use of natural forces and laws.
I like to browse in occult bookshops if for no other reason than to refresh my commitment to science.
I'm a storyteller, and I have really good material to work with: I've been studying magic and the occult since about 1983.
I love mysticism - it's such fun.
In the seventeenth century, the science of medicine had not wholly cut asunder from astrology and necromancy; and the trusting Christian still believed in some occult influences, chiefly planetary, which governed not only his crops but his health and life.
The occult - what do you mean, Jesus? That's occult to me. It's so far-fetched, it's ridiculous.