supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
"She doesn't believe in the supernatural"
Supernatural affairs.
"The local librarian refused to check out any books on occult practices, claiming they were too disturbing for young readers."
become concealed or hidden from view or have its light extinguished
"The beam of light occults every so often"
To cover or hide from view.
"The tall oak tree occulted the ancient stone statue until the sun moved higher in the sky."
Secret; hidden from general knowledge; undetected.
"The detective suspected that the occult methods used in the investigation were actually just a cover for illegal activities."