{"title":"At The Root","description":"\u003cp\u003eOver time the word “radical” has been turned into a political swear word that signifies dangerous levels of extremism, and its etymology hints at why: the word borrows from Latin’s radic- or radix, meaning “root.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo when someone is accused of involvement in “radical politics”, on the face of it this means their goal is transforming society from the ground up, shaking loose all that is deeply and wrongly entrenched so that something else may grow in its place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot everyone has the stomach for such upheaval, or the heart to understand why it is needed, or faith in whatever comes after. And not all radicals are good, or wish good for all. But radicalism is not, by definition, a destructive ideology; every garden has areas that must be weeded, pruned, and repurposed in order to be fruitful, according to the season and the gardener’s design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis year we’re reclaiming the original, literal spirit of radicalism with a monthly limited edition perfume release that will raise funds for organizations which are defending basic human rights – a mission that should not seem “radical,” but… well, here we are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd of course, the scents themselves will incorporate essences from the rootiest components we have on hand, to produce a series of grounding and inspiring perfume oils lending stability to thought, clarity to purpose, and stubbornness to cause.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lucky-hand-root-perfume-oil","title":"Lucky Hand Root Perfume Oil","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"afterpay-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLUCKY HAND ROOT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay your deeds be shown to your servants,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyour splendor to their children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay the favor of the Lord our God rest on us;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eestablish the work of our hands for us —\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyes, establish the work of our hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso known as salep root and Helping Hand, this orchid root has been used as a tool of success, wealth, and good fortune, bringing blessed luck to everything your five fingers can touch. It’s a gambling root that blesses risk-takers, but is also a tool for craftsmen, laborers, artists, and all who work with their hands. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA deep earthy perfume entwined with orchid petals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eProceeds from this 5ml perfume oil will be donated to “ICE Out of Minneapolis: Support Our Sanctuary School Teams” organized by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/secure.ngpvan.com\/IS_IFaqL90uH2NIpreAv0Q2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMinneapolis Families for Public Schools\u003c\/b\u003e (MFPS)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"product_meta\"\u003e\u003clabel class=\"screen-reader-text\" for=\"quantity_69af04c7c6195\"\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"AT THE ROOT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46491991900316,"sku":"LunacyRoot2026-Jan","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/7891\/8812\/files\/lucky_hand_root_-_At_The_Root_WEB_1.jpg?v=1773078014"},{"product_id":"angelica-root-perfume-oil","title":"Angelica Root Perfume Oil","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"summary entry-summary\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"product_title entry-title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eANGELICA ROOT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAngelica archangelica has long been associated with protection, purification, and blessing. In European folk practice it was carried against illness and misfortune, burned to cleanse spaces, and planted near doorways as a ward. In hoodoo and rootwork it is used to break crossed conditions, guard against harmful influences, strengthen women, and reinforce spiritual authority. The root is often carried in a mojo bag for protection and luck, added to floor washes to clear negativity, or dressed with oil and kept on the altar as a standing guardian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the great plague years in Europe, angelica was regarded as a life-preserving herb. Physicians and herbalists recommended it as part of protective cordials and vinegars, and it was chewed or worn to guard against contagion. Paracelsus, the 16th-century physician and alchemist, praised angelica as a powerful remedy in times of pestilence, viewing it as a plant marked by divine intent for the preservation of life. Its reputation as a plague herb strengthened its identity as both medicine and spiritual safeguard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts scent reflects that history. The root is dense and fibrous, with a sharp green opening that quickly settles into dry soil, resin, and a faint sweetness reminiscent of sap and old wood. There is a subtle heat to it, peppery without being hot, and a clean bitterness that reads as clarifying rather than harsh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eProceeds from this 5ml perfume oil will be donated to \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vamosjuntos.org\/\"\u003eJuntos\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a \u003cem\u003e“community-led, Latine immigrant organization in South Philadelphia fighting for our human rights as workers, parents, youth, and immigrants.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003clabel class=\"screen-reader-text\" for=\"quantity_69af0d86afaa9\"\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cform class=\"cart\" action=\"https:\/\/blackphoenixalchemylab.com\/shop\/a-little-lunacy-limited-edition\/at-the-root\/angelica-root-perfume-oil\/\" method=\"post\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\"\u003e\u003c\/form\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AT THE ROOT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46492025127068,"sku":"LunacyRootFeb2026-1","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/7891\/8812\/files\/angelica_root_-_at_the_root_FEB_26_WEB.jpg?v=1773080126"},{"product_id":"queen-elizabeth-root-perfume-oil","title":"Queen Elizabeth Root Perfume Oil","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"afterpay-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQUEEN ELIZABETH ROOT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong the many botanical curiosities that populate the traditions of Hoodoo, folk magic, and conjure, few possess the quiet majesty and enduring reputation of Queen Elizabeth Root. Known botanically as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIris germanica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and commonly referred to as orris root when used in perfumery and herbalism, this humble rhizome has long been regarded as a potent spiritual ally. Beneath its unassuming exterior lies a symbol of feminine sovereignty: a root associated with love, authority, charisma, and the cultivation of personal power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dried root itself offers a small lesson in patience and transformation. Hard and unyielding when whole, Queen Elizabeth Root does not readily reveal its fragrance. Once cut, grated, or pulverized, it releases the soft violet-like sweetness that has made orris root prized in perfumery for centuries. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin Hoodoo and related folk traditions, Queen Elizabeth Root is revered for its association with attraction and magnetism. It is most frequently worked by those seeking to draw love, deepen romantic attention, or cultivate passionate connections. Yet its influence extends beyond the sphere of romance. The root is also valued as a charm for increasing charisma and popularity, encouraging eloquence in communication, and strengthening one’s authority in relationships or negotiations. It is believed to help its bearer command respect and secure favorable outcomes in situations where influence and presence matter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause of these qualities, Queen Elizabeth Root has traditionally been regarded as an emblem of feminine power. Carried as a talisman, it is said to enhance personal magnetism and reinforce one’s ability to shape the circumstances of one’s life. In folklore, the root is sometimes linked with figures such as Queen Jezebel, another symbol of commanding presence and irresistible allure. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeyond matters of love and influence, Queen Elizabeth Root is also associated with inner perception. Some traditions hold that it may aid in prophetic dreaming or support divinatory work, subtly opening the mind to intuition and symbolic insight. In this role the root becomes not merely an instrument of outward magnetism but also a key to inward awareness, encouraging the practitioner to listen more carefully to the quiet language of dreams and omens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe iris plant itself has long carried associations with nobility and elegance; its flowers appear in royal heraldry and classical gardens alike. In sorcerous lore, this regal imagery becomes concentrated in the root. To carry it is, in a sense, to carry a fragment of symbolic sovereignty: a reminder that presence, dignity, and charm are forms of power that can be cultivated and consciously directed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThus Queen Elizabeth Root occupies a distinctive place within the landscape of folk magic. It is not a tool of aggression or coercion but one of magnetism and influence, working through attraction rather than force.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIn the end, the enduring appeal of Queen Elizabeth Root lies in its quiet elegance, standing as an emblem of confidence, allure, and self-possession. Like the fragrance it releases only after careful preparation, its magic is thought to emerge gradually, shaping the currents of attention and affection that flow through human relationships.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrris root and violet absolute.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProceeds from this 5ml perfume oil will be donated to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vamosjuntos.org\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJuntos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a “\u003cem\u003ecommunity-led, Latine immigrant organization in South Philadelphia fighting for our human rights as workers, parents, youth, and immigrants.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cform class=\"cart\" action=\"https:\/\/blackphoenixalchemylab.com\/shop\/a-little-lunacy-limited-edition\/at-the-root\/queen-elizabeth-root-perfume-oil\/\" method=\"post\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\"\u003e\u003c\/form\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_meta\"\u003e\u003clabel class=\"screen-reader-text\" for=\"quantity_69b8770c0ea4b\"\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AT THE ROOT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46539951308956,"sku":"LunacyRootMarch2026-1","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/7891\/8812\/files\/queen_elizabeth_root_-_at_the_root_MARCH_26_WEB.jpg?v=1773684414"},{"product_id":"slippery-elm-root-perfume-oil","title":"Slippery Elm Root Perfume Oil","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"summary entry-summary\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"product_title entry-title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSLIPPERY ELM ROOT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUlmus rubra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s mucilaginous inner bark produces a thick, protective gel that coats and soothes the throat in herbal medicine, and in rootwork this same quality becomes an act of slippery sorcery: thanks to the Doctrine of Signatures, the same mechanism that heals the body becomes armor against the violence of speech as wicked words slide away, accusations refuse to stick, and malicious talk loses its purchase and slides away, harmless.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoverned by Saturn and resonant with the Air element, the domain of communication and the spoken word, slippery elm carries correspondences that reinforce its purpose. Saturn’s cold discipline enforces silence and binds the tongue of the enemy while Air governs every form of speech, rumor, and persuasion. Slippery elm sits at the crossroads of both.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn hoodoo and rootwork, this translates into a robust tradition of anti-gossip and protection work and is a guardian of reputation. Slippery elm is carried in mojo bags, powdered into sachets, burned over charcoal, and sewn into charms. Pinches of the bark placed in the four corners of a room are said to protect the home from evil; a knotted yellow thread tied around the bark and cast into fire is a traditional working to cease all gossip directed at you. Keep the root close to your body wherever two-faced company gathers. In court case work, slippery elm shields against false accusations and slander, helping a difficult case move smoothly toward resolution. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlippery elm does not merely silence: it may be worn as a charm to cultivate eloquence, and it loosens the tongue when silence has become a trap or a curse, granting fluency and persuasion to those who carry it while denying the same to their enemies. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA nutty, earthy-scented root with a whisper of benzoin, bourbon vanilla, and slippery, sweet sugar cane.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProceeds from this 5ml perfume oil will be donated to \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vamosjuntos.org\/\"\u003eJuntos\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a “community-led, Latine immigrant organization in South Philadelphia fighting for our human rights as workers, parents, youth, and immigrants.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cform class=\"cart\" action=\"https:\/\/blackphoenixalchemylab.com\/shop\/a-little-lunacy-limited-edition\/at-the-root\/slippery-elm-root-perfume-oil\/\" method=\"post\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\"\u003e\u003c\/form\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"social-share\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AT THE ROOT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46706769526940,"sku":"LunacyRootApril2026-1","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/7891\/8812\/files\/slipperyelm-AtTheRootWEB.jpg?v=1776791089"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/7891\/8812\/collections\/at-the-root-MAIN.jpg?v=1777997167","url":"https:\/\/blackphoenixalchemylab.com\/collections\/at-the-root.oembed","provider":"Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}