occultist

[ uh-kuhl-tist ]

noun

a person who believes in or practices occult arts, such as magic, astrology, alchemy, seances, or other activity claiming the use of secret knowledge or supernatural powers or agencies:Get your fortune told by an experienced occultist, or go on a ghost tour or paranormal investigation with one of our trained guides—if you dare!

Origin of occultist

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The series opens when Morpheus, the King of Dreams, escapes from a 70-year imprisonment by an occultist—who actually wanted to capture Dream's sibling Death but trapped the Sandman by mistake.
Occultist tries to imprison Death in first The Sandman teaser | Jennifer Ouellette | September 27, 2021 | Ars Technica
In a sympathetic environment of this kind the occultist flourished and displayed the impressive insignia of exclusive wisdom.
The Popular Science Monthly, September, 1900 | Various
The modern alchemist is, however, a general occultist; he may be also an astrologer or a magnetist or a theosophist.
The Popular Science Monthly, September, 1900 | Various
The occultist always seizes upon that citation to refute the scientist.
The Popular Science Monthly, September, 1900 | Various
The oldest occultist's instructions regarding building up of the protective Aura.
The Human Aura | Swami Panchadasi

To the developed occultist the mind and character become as an open book, to be studied carefully and intelligently.
The Human Aura | Swami Panchadasi

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