These include astrology, psychism and spiritualism, esoteric Christianity, cabalism, freemasonry, channelling, witchcraft, and many others too numerous to list here. These beliefs may interact with one another, or be mutually exclusive. Occult' knowledge is available to anyone who makes the effort to seek it. Satanism is considered by some people as an occult belief as many of the Satanic practices are antisocial or illegal. What needs to be appreciated is that only an extremely small minority of persons involved with occult studies are also involved with Satanism.
Most Occultists are deeply committed to Christian beliefs.
Indeed, many techniques employed by mainstream Christian churches are considered by most occultists to be magical operations. Any belief structure if uncritically followed can be dangerous, and this is best seen in the more radical forms of religious expression. Also, some people fraudulently claim to be able to use psychic or magical powers, and ask money for their services. You should always use careful judgement when assessing claims made within the occult fields. The use of most mind-altering substances is illegal in all Australian States.