occultism

The belief in and study of hidden supernatural powers, especially with the aim of bringing them under human control.

The doctrine, practice, or rites of things occult or mysterious; the occult sciences or their study; mysticism; esotericism.

A certain Oriental system of theosophy.

Belief in occult powers or in supernatural forces other than the God of traditional religions, such as in magic, necromancy, alchemy, and astrology.

The study and alleged use of supernatural agencies as in magic, astrology, witchcraft, alchemy, necromancy, spiritualism (communication with the dead), and fortune-telling.

The study of the supernatural

A belief in occult powers and the hope of controlling them

the study of the supernatural

a belief in supernatural powers and the possibility of bringing them under human control