Occultism is one form of mysticism. This list comprises and encompasses people, both contemporary and historical, who are or were professionally or otherwise notably involved in occult practices, including alchemists, astrologers, some Kabbalists, magicians, psychics, sorcerers, and practitioners some forms of divination, especially Tarot. People who were or are merely believers of occult practices should not be included unless they played a leading or otherwise significant part in the practice of occultism.

Antiquity

People professionally or notably involved in occultism prior to the Middle Ages

Middle Ages

People professionally or notably involved in occultism during the Middle Ages (circa 500–1500)

16th century

People professionally or notably involved in occultism during the 16th century

17th century

People professionally or notably involved in occultism during the 17th century

18th century

People professionally or notably involved in occultism during the Age of Enlightenment (18th century)

19th century

People professionally or notably involved in occultism during the 19th century

20th century

People professionally or notably involved in occultism during the 20th century

21st century

People professionally or notably involved in occultism during the 21st century;

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