OCCULTISM. Occult and occultism have taken on several meanings. Occultism has been the object of a variety of definitions, which for the most part are related to the notion of esotericism. In academic usage, occultism tends to refer to one modern...

The word occult comes from the Latin word occultus (clandestine, hidden, secret), referring to "knowledge of the hidden".[1] In the medical sense it is used commonly to refer to a structure or process that is hidden, e.g. an "occult bleed."[2] The word...

The thematic daring and genre-bending perversity of the original Wicker Man Whatever the fate of Neil LaBute's Yank remake of The Wicker Man-which Warner Bros, is releasing this Friday (without advance press screenings) -it's unlikely to generate the enduring passion and rancor inspired...

A CONFERENCE IS IN THE (TAROT) CARDS Although the 562-year-old practice of reading tarot is quickly approaching the popularity of Western astrology, the process is still very private and frequently misunderstood. It often exists in a vacuum, with many card enthusiasts keeping their...

A crowd of thousands waiting to buy purportedly magical amulets erupted into a stampede that killed one woman and injured dozens Monday, police said.More than 10,000 people had camped overnight outside a school to buy the Jatukam Ramathep amulets, which have gained a huge following...

A mentally troubled woman accused of drowning her 6-year-old daughter, cutting off her head and throwing the remains off a bridge has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder.Under a plea agreement accepted Wednesday, prosecutors will recommend a 23-year prison term for Samara Laverne Spann, 32. Sentencing...

Occult Practices Throughout History