Hello aelyrsenn. Welcome! You started an interesting discussion, that has attracted some interest into your dilemma, and the response has been one that has offered you good advice. I will humbly offer an insight and a redirection in the definition of the word OCCULT that initially began your quest for answers. First of all studying the esoteric sciances is difficult and requires a great expenditure of effort and energy especially for those who do not have an innate disposition or talent for it, so foregoing this studies other then superficially, may just save one from costly time and possible repercussions, as mentioned by other members.
As for that mysterious word occult, that the two psychics suggested you have a premonition for, they may have given you some good advice if the word is taken in the write context and with clearer definition of this word +occult, whos etymology comes from occultism, meaning hidden or unknown, so searching for truth, on subjects previously hidden, is in effect studying subjects that are difficult, or unresolved, that require observation and the light of research to clarify, which appears to be what you are alluding to with your inquiries.
So may I also suggest to you, that occult studied will serve you well. Good luck
