Fernando S. Gallegos (San Jose, California) studied western esotericism while a member of Rosicrucian and Freemasonic circles. Descending from Rosicrucian and Freemasonic lineages, he became interested in paranormal phenomena, mysticism, and lost civilizations, from an early age. Growing up he learned to appreciate different cultures by attending Native American ceremonies and traveling to Mexico. His research led him to travel through the deserts of the Southwestern United States, as far north as Mount Shasta in California, and as far south as the Andes mountains in Peru. He is a 32° Freemason and currently holds a B.A. degree in both Anthropology and Behavioral Science from San José State University.