Hanging out with my dog. Studying alchemy, astrotheology, entheology, archaeoastronomy, & comparative religions.
Occult Anthropology, Pharmacological Anthropology, Architecture, Etymology, Entheogens, MMA, Sacred Geometry, Coffee, Sunsets, Art, Comparative Religion, Philanthropy, Public Speaking, Etymology, Freemasonry, Christmas symbolism, Sociology, Ween, Blue Man Group, Magick, Astrotheology, Ancient History, Shamanism, Lucid Dreams, Mysticism, Good Conversation, Breakfast food, People-watching, Absinthe, Texas Hold 'em, Stand Up Comics, Animals...
Music
A Perfect Circle, Billy Thorpe, Dandy Warhol's, Dio, Earth Wind Fire, Filter, Gunther, Hooverphonic, (early) Kiss, Led Zeppelin, Los Marijuanos, Love and Rockets, (early) Marilyn Manson, Massive Attack, Michael Jackson in the 80's, Modest Mouse, Mogwai, NIN, Pink Floyd, Queen, Radiohead, Revolve, Robert Plant, Roger Waters, Tool, Turbonegro, Secret Machines, (early) The Smashing Pumpkins, Shpongle, Supertramp, Toadies, Ween
Movies
Equilibrium, Altered States,
2001: A Space Odyssey,
Waking Life,
Pi,
Vanilla Sky,
The Matrix,
CrossWorlds…
I use StumbleUpon every day, Visit the link above to see the webpages that I have enjoyed while stumbling across the internet.
Books
My book covers:
Nearly all of the essays from my website (and those posted on MySpace) have been added. The essays I've posted online comprise about half the book; the other half is new material. The title is, "The Vestibule - A collection of essays by Andrew Rutajit." Unlike “Astrotheology & Shamanism.”
Book Reviews for "The Vestibule"
After reading Andrew Rutajit's book, The Vestibule, I must say he has a gift for expressing knowledge/wisdom that he has sifted through and related to the public! I particularly enjoy the essays on dreaming and the synthesis of the spirit molecule found inside our bodies, although the entire book was wonderful. Andrew makes some very interesting points about the importance of the 1/3 of our lives (dreaming) which we experience solely through our consciousness, and seem to 'somehow' forget about the dreams and/or lack engagement as a society with this altered state of consciousness. Society is very 'hush hush' about this completely relevant and necessary altered state of consciousness, so thank you Andrew for speaking out on the importance of dreaming! Other topics discussed in The Vestibule include: religion, mythology, alchemy, shamanism, sex, and mind altering substances. This book was intellectually engaging and extremely thought provoking. I recommend The Vestibule to all individuals curious about spirituality, consciousness, entheogens, shamanism, and/or the human experience in general!
~Review by Pineal music productions
Book Reviews for Astrotheology & Shamanism:
"Linking Christianity to its nature-based, shamanic roots, this wide-ranging, lavishly illustrated, and exhaustively referenced book establishes a new benchmark for scholarly (and controversial) views in the
field."
~ Rick Strassman MD; University of New Mexico School of Medicine; Author, DMT - The Spirit Molecule
"This is a mind-expanding book. It helps us share the perspective of a shaman (a seer or wise man) on the world and on the interplay of sun and stars.... Ideas put forward by John Marco Allegro about the origin of religion in The Sacred Mushroom and the Cross in 1970 – which met universal condemnation – are here largely vindicated....The dry philological approach of The Sacred Mushroom and the Cross is here supported by a wider study of symbols, iconography and mythology and further work on word derivation."
~ Judith Anne Brown; Daughter of John Marco Allegro; Author, John Marco Allegro: The Maverick of the Dead Sea Scrolls
“If you are interested in chasing the rabbit-hole leading to the true foundation of religion, then this book is a must-read. Irvin and Rutajit have interwoven two fields of research (Astrotheology and Shamanism) to expose the hidden side of Christianity and other religions. Taking a no holds barred look at the true history of the world of religion, and where our most cherished modern day beliefs and concepts really come from is – I believe – an idea whose time has come.”
~ Jordan Maxwell; Author, Lecturer and Radio Host
Heroes
"We will not walk in fear of one of another. We will not be driven by fear into an age of unreason. If we dig deep in our history and doctrine and remember that we are not descended from fearful men, not from men who feared to write, to speak, to associate and to defend causes which were for the moment unpopular. We can deny our heritage and our history, but we cannot escape responsibility for the result." - Ed R. Murrow
I’m an author and filmmaker. I work exclusively with Bouncing Bear Botanicals producing documentary films. I am the executive producer for Bouncing Bear Films.
Aside from my studies and obvious interests, here are some things about me that you may not know:
Some of my hobbies are pottery (someday I may actually be good at this), art (I like to paint and one day I hope to have a collection worth showing), photography, hiking, yoga (I will soon be documenting my progress from my current state - a body that is frail and broken - to my goal - strength and flexibility). I have an odd since of humor…odd because I’m able to laugh at some things that many people take quite seriously. Humor is a good way to deal with all the self-inflicted ignorance in this world. I love stand up comics and I have a lot of respect for those who take center stage and speak their mind. Joe Rogan is one of my all time favorite comics.
One of my heroes is Manly Palmer Hall. I may be a bit of a fanatic. I have a good friend who says he is too old-school and his lectures are too general, that he leaves out the details; this can be true. However, I understand the details and I truly enjoy Hall’s lectures and books. I have more than 100 hours of his lectures on cassette, I collect his books (those in print and out of print), his autograph, his artwork, his lectures, etc. I think, above all, I admire his life as an author and teacher; being a published author, I know how difficult it is to put a book together. Hall wrote the work of art that is “The Secret Teachings of All Ages” when he was 21-years old.
I’m a huge mixed martial arts fan, I enjoy it more than I enjoy listening to music (and I love music). I share the opinion that mixed martial arts is the only “sport” there is. It is the ultimate competition and it is finally getting its due respect. By embracing (instead of fearing) mixed martial arts, the world of martial arts itself has been redefined. Mixed martial arts competitions (UFC, Pride, IFL, etc.) have done for martial arts what the internet has done for communication. Because I grew up interested in martial arts, I’m honored to have witnessed such an evolution. Some of my all time favorite fighters are - Dan Henderson, Luke Cummo, Georges St. Pierre, Mauricio Rua, Dan Severn, Wanderlei Silva, Gina Carano, Lyoto Machida, Oleg Taktarov, the list could go on and on...
I used to be a pilot. Before I was 20, I was a licensed pilot and had logged several long distance solo flights, each over 1000-miles (Miami to Dallas was a doozie). I’ve flown a helicopter, a twin engine plane, and many types of high and low wing single engines. Although I never flew professionally for a commercial airline, I did obtain a commercial pilot’s license. I used to log hours by flying a little Cessna aerobat with the doors removed – flying for aerial photographers, taking parachuters up and letting them jump out – those were some of the most exciting days of my life. However…I haven’t flown in years; actually, the last time I flew in a private plane, I jumped out of it. Memories of being low on gas, not knowing where the hell I was, and having to fly over a water tower to read the name of the town I was flying over...good times.
I’m a “dog-lover”; at one point in my life, I would volunteer at a local shelter but it broke my heart and I wanted to come home with new dog every time. I adopted a Shepherd/Collie mix a few years ago– a stray with red-mange and she was about to be “put down” – yet, dozens of dips and an additional 15 lbs later, she’s as healthy as can be and we’ve become inseparable.
Andrew frequently writes about Christianity and its occult (or hidden) characteristics. This book will shed new light upon the popular (modern) interpretation of the Bible and various mysterious aspects of other religions.
A vestibule is a passageway leading from the outer door to the inner Shrine. The entrance to the great cathedrals and mystery schools were often guarded by gargoyles and adorned with mysterious symbols intended to frighten away the simply curious. This book, like a vestibule itself, is intended to serve as an introduction to a larger body of work. Some of these essays can be found online at Rutajit.com, while the rest are being released here for the first time.
Paperback - 145 pages
85+ illustrations
ISBN - : 978-0-6151-4398-9
Publisher: Gnostic Media (March 2007
Astrotheology & Shamanism: Unveiling the Law of Duality in Christianity and other Religions
by Andrew Rutajit (Author) & Jan Irvin (Author)
Foreword by Jordan Maxwell. This well-researched work returns us to the earliest known forms of religion and nature worship to show how our modern religions formed and where they came from. Also brings us into modern times, reviving and supporting the important work of John Marco Allegro, author of The Sacred Mushroom and the Cross. Reveals how natural entheogens, including the Amanita muscaria mushroom, were used by those seeking higher consciousness and an authentic religious experience. A must read for researchers investigating the origins of religion and the symbology used by modern religions of today. Includes extensive bibliography.
Andrew Rutajit (co-Producer, co-Author, Editor, Music)
This DVD is the video companion for the book, AstroTheology & Shamanism by Jan Irvin & Andrew Rutajit.
Thousands of years ago, in the pre monarchic era, sacred plants and other entheogenic substances where politically correct and highly respected for their ability to bring forth the divine, Yahweh, God, The Great Spirit, etc., by the many cultures who used them. Often the entire tribe or community would partake in the entheogenic rites and rituals. These rites were often used in initiation into adulthood, for healing, to help guide the community in the decision process, and to bring the direct religious experience to anyone seeking it. In the pre literate world, the knowledge of psychedelic sacraments, as well as fertility rites and astronomical knowledge surrounding the sun, stars, and zodiac, known as astrotheology, were anthropomorphized into a character or a deity; consequently, their stories and practices could easily be passed down for generations. Weather changes over millenniums caused environmental changes that altered the available foods and plant sacraments available in the local vicinity. If a tribe lost its shamanic El-der (El - God), all of the tribe's knowledge of their plant sacraments as well as astronomical knowledge would be lost. The Church’s inquisitions extracted this sacred knowledge from the local Shamans who were then exterminated…It is time to recognize the fact that this Pharmacratic Inquisition is still intact and destroy it.
Viral Videos
Until Spring 2008, I produced and edited all of the online “viral videos” for Gnostic Media. Most of them are available on YouTube and iFilm. For more current videos of mine, visit my personal YouTube Channel.
Before my first book was published, Jan Irvin and I gave our first lecture in Arlington Texas. I set up my camera, recorded the lecture and edited in some full screen graphics but in the end; the lighting was horrible, our lecture got cut short, and the video that I made was (in my option) a not what I had hoped. We put it online for people to watch and before we knew it, we had so many downloads, it crashed our server. So we decided to make the video again in a controlled environment and use this new video as a way find a sponsor, a publisher, or some financial assistance as we continued to write “Astro-Theology & Shamanism.” The Pharmacratic Inquisition 2004 is that video. Our original video can be found online but I, like most who have seen both, prefer this one. A short description of this video follows:This video was shot in April 2004 as a demo to gain interest and sponsorship while writing the book, Astrotheology & Shamanism. Now the video is online for free viewing. Please note that this video was shot on shoestring budget and was not intended for public release; the quality is a bit lacking but information makes up for that. For more information or downloads of this video, see the Pharmacratic-Inquisition.com website.
For this video, I remixed one of my favorite Shpongle songs and overlaid a Joe Rogan radio interview for the voice track. This was made with Joe Rogan’s permission but I never got a reply from the band. As a result, their music was used without permission. I now make my own music. A short description of this video follows:Joe Rogan was a guest on Jim Breuer's Sirius radio show where he discussed DMT, dreams, and the role humans play on this planet. Joe says, "It's easily the weirdest interview I've ever done, and definitely the most interesting." Words by Joe Rogan www.JoeRogan.net Music by Shpongle www.Shpongle.com Music Remixed & Edited by Andrew Rutajit 2007
This is a video montage for the Pharmacratic Inquisition video, set to the music of "Leading" by the band Revolve. This video was created to generate some interest and drive some people to the free Pharmacratic Inquisition 2004 video. The full length video is quite long so I made this music video as a way to artistically summarize the actual lecture.
This was my first attempt at a “viral video.” I grabbed one of my essays from my website, reworded it a little bit, read it into my microphone, and edited some video together. I then created and added a music track and uploaded it to the internet. It was easier than I expected and it was getting more attention than I had expected…so I called Jan and told him that we should do one of these short videos together.
I chose the topic of sexual symbolism for my first joint effort on a short video project with J. Irvin. Together added text to a chapter from my book, "The Vestibule." I had some videos and images ready to use and I was excited to try a new idea for the music track. I gathered some of my favorite Nine Inch Nails music and made a remix for this video. I’ve been told by some that it’s very good and by others that it is “too creepy”. I like it
Jordan Maxwell Interview
links listed below
Producer, Director, Editor, Music
This interview with Jordan Maxwell was recorded in 2003 by Andrew Rutajit. Jordan has lead the way in this area of research for many years and with the advent of more and more technology and faster ways of communicating; the truth is spreading like a virus that kills religions and buries them in shallow graves with headstones that read "Mythology." Without Jordan's tireless efforts to shine a light on these things, much of this information would still be a mystery to many people.
Part – 5 - Jordan Maxwell discusses the Holy Oils and how they relate to Christianity.
Logo design
Symbols are true on many scales and each has different meanings to the different groups who employ them; I was trying to design something that would encompass everything I write about. I wanted a unique but familiar logo…something clever and something that won’t come across as satanic or something worse. The last thing I want to do is scare someone away from the information just because of a silly logo.
I began with an Egyptian Ankh and instead of a crucified savor covered in his own blood; I choose to set a reincarnating Phoenix atop of this symbol. With the staff (Ankh) and wings (Phoenix) in place, I then added the ascending dualistic serpents of the caduceus. The coloring, the mushrooms growing below the Ankh, and symbols on the Ankh itself are a few of the hidden symbols within my logo.
I have a new mix that will rattle your spine, it's called Tha Hardshit 2009. Check it out, give it a listen, cuz DJ. SONNYV. is officially on a mission.
This mix features hard bass, up-beat melodies, and a high-BPM, so If you're a raver or just like it hard... than this mix is for you!
Thank you so much Andrew for sharing your wonderful profile, we are honoured that you have chosen to be our friend and support of our music. Our music is made for one world love, peace and awakening, hope you enjoy. Thanks so much for your friendship and may your life always be filled with abundance of joy. Love Bart & Jody Here is our video clip, hope you ejoy it... Arms Of Light
When praying, do not lose the secret thread of your most intimate thought. And do not be distressed for your needs, because the Father who is in Heaven knows what we need even before we ask Him.
Also, I wanted to take a moment and invite you to stop by and check out the NEW Freemason Information Magazine web site. We just re-launched March 1st and I'd love to know what you think of it.
Also, I invite you to check out our new pod cast Masonic Central on Blog Talk Radio starting this Sunday, and you can still listen out our past episodes on subjects ranging from the occult, alchemy, symbolism, and more...
I want to take a moment and invite you to stop by and check out the NEW Freemason Information Magazine web site. We just re-launched March 1st and I'd love to know what you think of it.
Also, I invite you to check out our new pod cast Masonic Central on Blog Talk Radio starting this Sunday, and you can still listen out our past episodes on subjects ranging from the occult, alchemy, symbolism, and more...
shit dude, without even knowing it i realize now you're with bouncing bear, tell those folks hello for me. ive gone through them several several times.
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