Much of occultism’s practices have taken on a new, more freely accepted label. New Age practices can be seen widespread throughout the commonplace world, even spanning within the local bookstores in their own segmented shelves. This first portion of Secrets of the Occult tackles the practitioners and their practices of such occultist dogmas, such as gazing into crystal balls, working with tarot cards, and the fabric of astrology. Numerous renowned names will surface in this portion, ranging as far back as Pythagoras himself and the seeming “creation” of occultist assemblies. However, many of these names will more than likely be foreign. It’s a world of séances, scrying, alchemy, and spiritual whimsy that has developed to quite an art.