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The word occult has many uses in the English language, popularly meaning "knowledge of the paranormal", as opposed to "knowledge of the measurable", usually referred to as science. The term is sometimes popularly taken to mean "knowledge meant only for certain people" or "knowledge that must be kept hidden", but for most practicing occultists it is simply the study of a deeper spiritual reality that extends beyond pure reason and the physical sciences.
It can involve such subjects as magic, alchemy, extra-sensory perception, astrology, spiritualism and numerology. There is often a strong religious element to these studies and beliefs, and many occultists profess adherence to religions such as Gnosticism, Hermeticism, etc.
The other popular term today(as in New Age Movement and New Age Spirituality), refers to a decentralized Western social and spiritual movement that seeks Universal Truth and the attainment of the highest human potential.
It is commonly held by believers of this movement that there exist certain forces, which are independent of spiritual beings and distinct from forces defined by science, such as gravitation. These forces are elemental in nature and operate in an automatic manner as part of the natural order, they cause seeds to sprout, grow, and bloom, etc.
Links4real provides resources to sites where you can find out about occult practices. The links given also shed light on New age Spirituality.
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