The word esoteric is defined as: confined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle; beyond the understanding or knowledge of most people; requiring or exhibiting knowledge that is restricted to a small group; of special, rare, or unusual interest.
The word metaphysical is derived from the Greek meta ta physika ("after the things of nature"); it refers to an idea, doctrine, or posited reality outside of human sense perception. The Miriam Webster Dictionary defines it as: of or relating to the transcendent or to a reality beyond what is perceptible to the senses.
When we refer to the esoteric sciences, we are referring to metaphysical subjects that are not widely understood by the average everyday person - subjects like the afterlife, astrology, chakras, numerology, psychic development, and the energy of stones and crystals among others.
This is the area where you will find books on these lesser understood subjects.
