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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There is also the interest in the occult, which goes with another modern trend in jewelry, the skull (as a pendant, pin, ring, etc.). AD: Which eras/styles of cross-themed jewels are popular now, and who is buying them? SH: All eras. —Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2023

My inexplicable interest in vampires, ghosts and the occult prompted tías to pray over me. —Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2023

The plot follows pop culture journalist, Jack Sparks, a supernatural sceptic who is making a documentary about the occult. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Feb. 2023

The story follows titular pop culture journalist, Jack Sparks, a supernatural skeptic who is making a documentary about the occult. —Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Feb. 2023