Definition: oc·cult - not revealed : secret, not easily apprehended or understood, hidden from view, not manifest or detectable by clinical methods alone.
The turn of the century 18-19 hundreds was a time of great spiritual activity and exploration. From Houdini, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Blavatsky, to the Fox sisters. England was all a buzz with spiritual concepts from India and the Orient. Fine incense from foreign lands were in vogue as well as statues and grotesque home decor. A most excellence example of this decor can be found in the movie Moulin Rouge. The Victorian era was a time of exploring spiritual boundaries, and shrugging off some of the repression of the church. The blend of rich velvets with the sheen of Indian brass was to be found not only among the bohemians, but the rich and powerful as well. This surge of enlightenment and exploration manifested in such forms as Aleister Crowley, Yeats, Dion Fortune, The Golden Dawn, and many secret societies. For statistics check out this page.
The meaning of the word Occult has been obscured in recent times. The surge of Satanism in the 1960's and 1970's basically engulfed all forms of alternative religions. The pentagram- an ancient symbol of protection was misused and misdefined, as well as many other aspects of occultism.
We have come from a great respect and reverence of Occultism to fear and misunderstanding. The spiritual revolution that took place in our past is manifesting again in our modern times. We hope to reclaim the magick, and dignity of the Victorian occultist era. Those who seek spirituality as a life path are all seeking this elusive beauty called enlightenment. We welcome all seekers on the path!

I am Reverend Korinne, owner of "The Occult Shop On-Line". (Hi There!) I have been active in my local Pagan community since 1990. Through the years I have been affiliated with the pagan shows on WAIF radio, various psychic fairs, and local stores. In 1992 I began psychic reading professionally and founded the "Warehouse Psychics" at the Warehouse night club. I worked at the Warehouse for over 5 years. I also worked for a short time for A.J. at "Salem West" in Columbus, Ohio. During that time I branched out in the pagan and psychic/healing communities. In Nov. of 97 I moved to Delaware for two years. When I moved back to Cincy in April of 99 my business partners and I purchased "The Keltic Knot" which was a pagan friendly New Age store. We then changed the focus of the store to cater to all pagan paths and renamed it "The Occult Shop".
In May of 1999 "The Occult Shop" went on-line and has been going strong ever since. All web design is created and maintained by Rev. Korinne.