Occultism (from the Latin word occultus - translated as secret, hidden) is the combined name of teachings that recognize the existence of a hidden potential in man and space, inaccessible to ordinary people. Occultism is the doctrine of secret objects that imply contact with the other world, with invisible matter.
Occultism has a variety of forms of knowledge that differ from the classical scientific standard. Occultism is closely related to practical psychology. Fortune-telling and spiritualism are widespread among the occult forms. All this knowledge goes back to the distant past. But why is this occupation so attractive for people around the world? Let's try to figure it out.
How does occultism attract people?
What attracts people to everything related to the occult? Most likely this is due to where the person was born and raised, in what culture he was brought up. Beliefs and beliefs are passed down through generations. But wherever a person lives, whatever he does, there are a number of unifying reasons between people who are fond of occultism. Here are some of the possible reasons people are attracted to the occult.
People by their nature are very inquisitive, and occult sciences are always shrouded in mystery. Mystery, the desire to learn the unknown, to embrace the immensity, pushes people to comprehend the secret forces. Some guess fortune-telling on cards or using an alphabet tablet. Others cannot imagine life without horoscopes, wanting to look a day ahead, or maybe a month or a year. Many are addicted to seances or turn to psychics. Driven by a simple sense of curiosity, they want to look into the world of the future.
Magic as entertainment
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In today's world, entertainment associated with the other world, religious superstitions and various kinds of mysticism have earned immense popularity.
Many films of this genre are broadcasted on TV channels. Games with elements of mysticism are released. Bestseller books about sorcerers and witches. And a lot of other things that arouse excessive interest in everything occult.
Occult Sciences May Be Helpful
Anxiety about tomorrow. Today we live in a rather difficult time, and many people go for advice to those who practice the occult. Some want to get rid of their problems and see what awaits them tomorrow, others want material well-being, and still others solve family problems. There is a long list of similar problems to worry about. Many of us are not sure of the future and want to know today what steps to take, relying on forces from outside. One psychic remarked: “This is one of those types of business that is not affected by economic downturns.
As a rule, the majority does not come from a good life. " A clairvoyant from Canada, answering journalists' questions, emphasized the following: “People from business circles turn to me. They call me from their personal phone lines, talking about their problems, not wanting to be recognized. Most often these are those who were skeptical in the past. Today, they are worried about their problems and want to know what tomorrow will bring them."
Physical ailments. People with serious illnesses, who lose faith in doctors, turn to various healers, and even to those who practice witchcraft. We are ready to travel thousands of kilometers and part with large sums of money in order to receive the coveted spell from ailments in the hope of healing.
Desire for protection and good luck. So, in some countries people turn to the "prophets" from the charismatics to get rid of evil spirits in their homes or even in entire villages. Others go to psychics or visit mediums so that they can look at the new house for the presence of evil spirits, as well as the graves of the dead, and, if necessary, conduct a ritual to protect against evil forces. In a number of many countries, people believe in certain amulets in the form of horseshoes over the door, believing that this brings happiness to those living in this house. Today, various mystical feng shui tricks and other amulets from the evil eye and damage are becoming more and more popular.
Concern for children. When there are newborn children in the house, parents, as well as grandparents, are very worried that their beloved child is not jinxed. All sorts of methods are adopted, ranging from harmless red woolen ropes on a baby's handle to more powerful means of protection - talismans and amulets. They turn to all kinds of fortune-tellers, with the hope of avoiding an evil fate in the future.
Spiritualism and necromancy
Loss of a loved one or loved one. When we lose people close to us, sometimes we experience such an ineffable sense of loss. It pushes us to turn to mediums, with a request for conducting spiritualistic seances, the ability of the medium to help us to contact the dead, and even talk to them. Sometimes, find out the reason for the tragic death or untimely departed relatives.
Fear of the dead. Belief in the other world and the immortality of the soul has a huge impact on people. People don't want to believe in death. They want to believe that, as they die, their relatives continue to live out there, beyond our reach. Therefore, in many countries, customs and ritual processions are performed to calm or placate the soul of the deceased, so that later he does not bother the relatives living on earth. It is a very widespread belief that if we do not fulfill something for the deceased, he will be offended and will constantly bother us with his invisible or even visible presence.
And these are not all the reasons pushing people on the path of occultism. Love, hatred, revenge, desire to get what they cannot possess due to any circumstances. But often, desires are stronger than our minds.
Perhaps someone will be skeptical about this. But it is not for nothing that the boundaries of what is permissible have been defined for humanity. Religious structures are prohibited from engaging in occult sciences not only because it is sinful, according to the teachings of the Church, but rather out of fear of giving people unnecessary freedom in knowledge that entails danger.
The Church knows well what is hidden behind the phenomena of occultism. Masters of occult sciences also call us to moderation in our desires and a meaningful approach to the secrets of higher powers. All these prohibitions and warnings are not unfounded. The forbidden fruit is always beautiful.
