How would you describe western esotericism and the occult to a complete beginner?

[Clyde the Rainmaker]

I have a TikTok account where I post mystical content and I'm trying to stoke the fires of inspiration tonight. How would you describe western esotericism and the occult to someone with no experience in the field? The simplest starting point that I can think of is that it is a means of connecting with our ancient roots. 

[TidalWave]

Look up Wouter J. Hanegraaff, he is a leading authority and basically founder of the modern study of Western Esotericism. His definition is something along the lines of "everything that has been consigned to the dustbin of history by Enlightenment ideologues"