☽❂☾ INACTIVE

There are a few posts going around tumblr that have hundreds of thousands of notes and talk about torrents that you can go to for textbooks.

My advice?

Don’t.

Those are illegal.

I hate to be the stick in the mud here, but yeah, those are illegal.

And seeing as how a lot of you will be logged onto your college server and they can see any website that you go on, I wouldn’t recommend it. You might have your internet privileges revoked. Or face disciplinary actions. Is it worth it?

Besides, a ton of those websites are filled with viruses.

So, you may have saved a few hundred dollars on a textbook but now you need to buy a new computer and are facing consequences from the school.

I know that textbooks are outrageously expensive. And I hate it. But it’s not worth the trouble to try and illegally obtain them.

So, what would I recommend?

Talk to your professor. They might have a few extra textbooks for you to use.

Go to your college library. I worked in the library at my old college for a year and we had an entire shelf of textbooks that students could rent for two hours.

Put up a bulletin board where students can sell their old books and see if someone’s selling the book that you need.

Ask your professor if you can get the an older edition of a book. They’re usually a lot cheaper.

Here are five LEGAL websites that I would recommend:

amazon.com - Not only do they rent books, they also sell used books. I’ve found some really great deals before.

textbookrush.com - Again, they sell used books. I once got a $300 book for $35.

chegg.com - I know a lot of students who use this.

bookbyte.com - I also know a lot of students who use this.

General, Essays, History, etc

Traditional Witchcraft. A Cornish Book of Ways - Gemma Gary

The Black Toad - Gemma Gary

Popular Magic: Cunning Folk in English History - Owen Davies

A Grimoire for Modern Cunning Folk - Peter Paddon

Treading the Mill - Nigel Pearson

Old Tradition Crafte - (translated by) Robin Artisan

West Country Witches - Michael Howard

Pretty much anything by Doreen Valiente, a Wiccan author but her work should not be avoided, in my opinion.

Hands of Apostasy, Essays on Traditional Witchcraft  - Edited by Michael Howard and Daniel A. Schulke

To Fly By Night: An Anthology of Hedgewitchery - Veronica Cummer

Charms, Spell, Customs Etc:

Nummits and Crummits - Sarah Hewitt

Defences Against the Witches Craft - John Canard

Protection and Reversal Magic, Beyond 101 - Jason Miller

Crones Book of Charms and Spells - Valerie Worth

Crones Book of Magical Words - Valerie Worth

The Element Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells - Judika Illes

Enchantment: The Witch’s Art of Manipulation through Gesture, Gaze and Glamour - Peter Paddon

The High Magic of Talismans and Amulets: Tradition and Craft - Claude Lecouteux

Charms, Spells, and Curses - V. J. Banis

Cornish Charms And Cures - Kelvin Jones

The Power of Poppets - Alexis Morrigan

Herbs, Potions, Incense, Recipes etc

Traditional Witches Formulary and Potion-making Guide - Sophia DiGregorio

The Complete Book of Incense, Oils and Brews - Scott Cunningham

Book of Herbs - Sybil Leek

Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham  

Herbs and Things. A Compendium of Practical and Exotic Herb Lore - Jeanne Rose

Encyclopedia of Folk Medicine. Old World and New World Traditions - Gabrielle Hatfield

Wicked Plants: The Weed That Killed Lincoln’s Mother and Other Botanical Atrocities - Am Stewart

Irish Wild Plants - Niall Mac Coitir

Magical Powder Recipes - Lady Gianne

Superstitions, Omens, Folk-Lore, Folk-Tales, etc

Superstitions Irish Country People - Padraic O'Farrell

Strange Superstitions and Curious Customs of the Ancient World - Alicia Chrysostomou & Matheos Chrysostomou

Traditions and Hearthside Stories of West Cornwall - William Bottrell

Irish Superstitions – Irish Spells, Old Wives’ Tales and Folk Beliefs - Daithi O Hogain

Traditions, Superstitions and Folk-lore (Chiefly Lancashire and the North of England - Charles Hardwick

Welsh Folk-Lore a Collection of the Folk-Tales and Legends of North Wales - Elias Owen

Cornish Folk Tales - Mike O’Connor

Divination, Fortune Telling etc

A Manual Of Cartomancy And Occult Divination - Arthur Edward Waite

Fortune Telling by Tea Leaves - Cecily Kent

The Art of Black Mirror Scrying - Rosemary Ellen Guiley 

Pendulum Power - Greg Nielsen 

Freyja (Norse) ~ She has two cats, Bygul and Trjegul, which pull her chariot. 

Bast, Bastet (Egyptian) ~   Depicted as a desert cat, or a woman with the head of a cat (this form possibly dates after the domestication of the Egyptian wild cat). 

Sekhmet (Egyptian) ~  She is shown as a lioness, depicted with the head of a lion. 

Tefnut (Egyptian) ~ Goddess of moisture, she was generally depicted with the head of a lioness.

Mafdet, Maftet (Egyptian) ~ depicted as a feline or mongoose. Often depicted with the head of a cheetah, panther, or other feline. It is said her cult predates Bastet & Sekhmet. 

Hera (Greek) ~ associated with lions. 

Artemis (Greek) ~ associated with lions and leopards

Athena (Greek) ~ tigers and lions

Aradia (Italian) ~ takes form of a cat

Dionysus (Greek) ~ panther, tigers, and lions 

Maahes, Mihos, Mios, Mahes (Egyptian) ~ lion-headed god of war

Demeter (Greek) ~ Lions

Here is what I have so far. Most of the spells are ones I already have on my blog, but I want to add as many more as I can find on Tumblr. (Yeah, I’m crazy.) The sigils aren’t anywhere close to being done yet either; I forgot about them until just a few minutes ago tbh… But yeah, here you go, have fun. :D

Updated 06/14/15

Entries with a ★ indicate sigils

Abundance

Kitchen Cabinet Abundance Jar [natural-magics]

Anger

“I am in control of my temper at all times” ★ [thesigilworkshop]

Match Spell for Anger [thesigilwitch]

Anxiety

Anti-Anxiety Amulet [windvexer]

Anti-Anxiety Pouch [witchoncampus]

Anti Anxiety Spell Charm [witchy-tips]

Anxiety Reduction Oil Blends [original post removed]

Anxiety Relief Spell - Jar Spell [original post removed]

A Sea Spell for Anxiety and Panic Attacks [calledbythesea]

Soothing Bath Spell [natural-magics]

Vanilla Anti-Anxiety Spell [natural-magics]

Banishing

Intrusive Thought Banishing Spell [starrylamb]

Paint the Mirrors Black [thesigilwitch]

Binding

Self Binding Spell [bohemianwitchcraft]

Calming

Calming Spell [christowitch]

Lavender’s Calm Jar Spell [lavenderwrath]

Simple Calming Room Spell [medievalwitch]

Career

“I am successful in all business endeavors” ★ [thesigilworkshop]

“Making Connections / Career Success” Charm Bag [starrylamb]

“My job search is swift and successful;” “I got the job I was looking for” ★ [thesigilworkshop]

Change

A Spell For New Beginnings and New Self [dearqueerlings]

A Spell to Transform Destructive Feelings [thedruidsteaparty]

Autumn Spell for Personal Change [funnylittlewitchgirl]

New Moon New Beginning [fumbletongue]

Cleansing

Animist Reset Ritual [windvexer]

Cleansing Spell [artemis-witchcraft]

How to Energetically Cleanse an Item [windvexer]

Self-Cleansing Through Ritual Bathing [windvexer]

Commitment

“I commit without fear” ★ [thesigilworkshop]

Concentration

Concentration Sachet [follow-at-pansy-flower]

“Focus, Concentration, Intensity” ★ [electronicaltar]

Confidence

Confidence Spell Jar [some-witchy-bits]

“I am comfortable and confident interacting with people” ★ [artingwitch]

“I have confidence in myself and my words” ★ [thesigilworkshop]

Simple Self Confidence and Attraction Spell [saltwater-phoenix]

The Pearl Spell: Confidence & Beauty [fuckyeahpaganism]

Courage

“Courage in a Bag” Spell [oldmotherredcap]

Decision Making

A Spell for Wise Decisions [natural-magics]

Depression

An Anti-Depression Spell [seashellies]

A Spell for Depression [thesigilwitch]

Simple Anti-Depression Pill Bottle Charm [scarletgloves]

Detection

Find What You Need [windvexer]

Location Spell - Help Me Find the Thing [stormbornwitch]

Thu’um Magix: Aura Whisper [thecoffeecoyote]

Dissociation

Avoiding Dissociation Spell [broomcorner]

Divination

A Simple Jar to Aid in Divination [honey-amber]

Dreams

Sweet Dreams Herbal Pillow [honeycoyote]

Dysphoria

Dispelling Dysphoria, by Cousinnick [queerpagans]

Education

End of Term School Success Spell [wood-fires]

“Good grades in exams” ★ [thesigilworkshop]

“Good Luck On That Test!” Charm [spooksayer]

Knowledge Candle Spell [natural-magics]

Knowledge Spell [stereotypicalwitch]

Spell for School [original post removed]

Study-Aid & Test Success Spell [original post removed]

Study Success Spell [natural-magics]

Witch Tea: Going to Class [honeycoyote]

Energy

“I’m Tired, I’m Dying” Spell [fuckyeahpaganism]

Overworked Pick Me Up Spell [booksandtails]

Emotions

Emergency Emotional Transformation Spell [cicadinae]

Friendship

Mending the Bond: A “Brave” Spell for Rekindling Friendships [original post removed]

Glamour

Glamored Masculinity Potion [thepunkgreenwitch]

Goddess Glamour Spell [recreationalwitchcraft]

Thu’um Magix: Animal Allegiance [thecoffeecoyote]

Habits

Burning Bridges Spell [royalautumnfrost]

Happiness

Happiness Bundle [windvexer]

Happiness Charm Bottle [asphodel-grimoire]

Happy Atmosphere Bag / Jar [original post removed]

Healing

Emotional Healing - Bottle Magic [liberumbrarum]

Facial Mask— Healing the Heart Spell [pomegranateandivy]

Peppermint Healing Spell [natural-magics]

Physical Healing Bottle Charm [liberumbrarum]

“Sigil for Health, Happiness and Love” ★ [pomegranateandivy]

Intuition

A Sea Witch’s Intuition Jar Spell [sea-sorceress]

Insomnia

To Rid Yourself of Insomnia [belladonnaswitchblog]

Inspiration

Dance Magic Dance Jar [original post removed]

For Inspiration [natural-magics]

“I have inspiration and ideas for my craft” ★ [thesigilworkshop]

Joy

Joyful Candle Spell [natural-magics]

Love

Love-Drawing Jar [natural-magics]

Love Drawing Spell [witchoncampus]

Love Salt Recipe [honeycoyote]

Luck

Easy Luck Powder with Household Herbs [fuckyeahpaganism]

Luck Spell [natural-magics]

Magic

“My magic flows smooth and powerful” ★ [thesigilworkshop]

Memory

“I remember to bring what I need when I go out” ★ [thesigilworkshop]

Memory Bottle Charm [liberumbrarum]

Miscellaneous Spells

A Simple Braiding Spell [talesfromthebroomcloset]

Enchantment Water Spell [nonwiccanwitch]

Four all-Purpose Spells [natural-magics]

“My Body is a Weapon” Spell [blacklikemagic]

Pokemon Card Invocation Spells [dog-rose]

Money

“Four Corners of the $$ Tree” Money Spell [feather-set]

Mint and Copper Money Spell Jar [herbs-and-journals]

Money Jar [liberumbrarum]

Super Easy Poppet Money Spell [talesfromthebroomcloset]

Straw Into Gold - A Spell to Bring Wealth [breelandwalker]

Swimming In a Sea of Green Spell [honey-amber]

Motivation

Charm to Light a Fire Under Your Ass [gritmagic]

Flames Within (Motivation, Passion) [natural-magics]

“Get Shit Done” Bottle [original post removed]

Motivation Charm Bag [recreationalwitchcraft]

Motivation Potpourri [original post removed]

Motivation Sachet [thesigilwitch]

Moving On

Adventure Time “Now It’s Gone” Spell [chaosundone]

“Towards the Sun” Spell to Move on From Your Past [chaosundone]

Negativity

Burn Away Negativity Spell [original post removed]

“Negative and toxic people leave me alone” ★ [thesigilworkshop]

Nightmares

Nightmare Guardian [windvexer]

Nightmare Jar [witchsmoke]

Peace

Inner Peace Spell [original post removed]

Productivity

Stop Scrolling and Do Stuff Productivity Spell [ofearthandtarot]

Worker Bee Spell for Productivity [lavenderwrath]

Prosperity

Not-So-Pretty Prosperity Spell [ofearthandtarot]

Prosperity Bottle [thelittleboxofmagic]

Prosperity Knot Spell [natural-magics]

Wax Talisman of Prosperity [althara]

Protection

Black Salt - Spell for Protection and Absorbing Negative Energy [sacred-chaotic-geometry]

Blood Magic—Protection Jar [pomegranateandivy]

Candle Spell: To Protect Your Home [gardenofthequeen]

Dark as Night Protection Powder [honeycoyote]

“Do Not Want” Online Protection Spell [ofearthandtarot]

Easy Protection Charm [original post removed]

Fishcraft: Protecting Your Space [saltwater-phoenix]

Herbal Protection Bath [thewoodlinds]

Home Protection - Delineate Your Boundaries [windvexer]

Home Protection Spell [fuckyeahpaganism]

House Guardian [anon-barefoot]

“I am as safe in the air as I am on the ground” ★ [shipping-the-gods]

Keep Out Prying Eyes Room Protection Pouch [honeycoyote]

Magically Protecting Your Home - Cairn Method [windvexer]

Make a Protection Charm Bag [christowitch]

Making a Witch Bottle (Protection Charm) [witchsoul]

Pet Protection Spell [brujitamae]

Protection Amulet [cladinscarlet]

Protection Amulet [thebluechicory]

Protection Bottle [thebluechicory]

Protection Bottle Charm [liberumbrarum]

Protection Sachet [natural-magics]

Protection Satchel to Ward Off Ex-Lovers [feather-set]

Protection Spell [royalautumnfrost]

Protection Spell “My Blood is Armour” [wild-ruin]

Protection Witches’ Ladder [shalottlives]

Protective Charm [spellbookofwitches]

-Screw You Anon- Spell [ofearthandtarot]

Simple Protection Spell With a Strong Kick [adviceforwitches]

Simple Protective Cleansing Bath [honeycoyote]

Strong Protection Spell: For Your Home [adviceforwitches]

“This pet is safe and protected in their time of healing” ★ [thesigilworkshop]

“This tarot deck is protected” ★ [thesigilworkshop]

Threshold Protection Spell [thepathofthewise]

Travel Protection Satchel [feather-set]

Wall of Fire Property & House Protection Spell [breelandwalker]

Witch-Bottle to Protect From Negative Energies [thorandaine]

Psychic

“My psychic abilities are boosted and amplified” ★ [thesigilworkshop]

Open Your Third Eye Spell [witchcraftings]

Purification

Sea Salt Purification Jar [windvexer]

Recipes

Dragon’s Bite (Warfare Powder) [honeycoyote]

Elemental Salt: Air [snwitch]

Elemental Salt: Fire [original post removed]

Elemental Salt: Water [snwitch]

Fire Salts [pomegranateandivy]

Full Moon Water [sstoness]

Hands Off Spell- Body Scrub to Prevent Unwanted Touching [pomegranateandivy]

Hot Foot Powder [confessionsofagreywitch]

Luck & Money Powder [recreationalwitchcraft]

Moon Water Ritual [original post removed]

Potion of Extreme Stamina [thecoffeecoyote]

Powdered Kelpie Hair [pomegranateandivy]

Prosperity and Luck Salt [honeycoyote]

Violation Bath Salts [recreationalwitchcraft]

Sadness

The Sorrow Pot - A Spell for Sadness [breelandwalker]

Self Love

A Self Love Spell [priestessintraining]

Magic Mirror (Self-Love) Exercise [cladinscarlet]

Self-Love Spell [blusilkworld]

Self-Love Spell [diviningdusk]

Self-Love Spell Jar with Protection and Luck [original post removed]

Self Love- To Promote Self Love in Yourself or Another [pomegranateandivy]

Self-Love Transformation Spell [booksandtails]

True to Yourself- Spell [pomegranateandivy]

Shielding

Retreat Into Your Shell Shielding Spell [stagkingswife]

Thu’um Magix: Become Ethereal [thecoffeecoyote]

Sleep

Deep Sleep Herbal Pillow [honeycoyote]

“Restful Sleep” Charm Bag [starrylamb]

Sleep Charm [natural-magics]

Sleep Well Spell [natural-magics]

Speech

Aid with Speech Charm [tinyrosemarysparrows]

Stress

“I Can Get Through the Day” Spell [thewhimsicalwolf]

“Reduce Stress” ★ [all-that-flows-is-sacred]

Stress Fix Bath [blessedbemyway]

The Jar of Fucks [polar-solstice]

Success

Sachet for Success [thedruidsbell]

Truth and Honesty

A Spell to Reveal the Lies of Another [the-weatherwitch]

Uncrossing

Basic Uncrossing [windvexer]

‘Clear My Path’ Uncrossing [windvexer]

Weather

“Summon rain and storms” ★ [thesigilwitch]

Wishing

Full Moon Wishing Spell [the-darkest-of-lights]

Simple Wish Spell [thesigilwitch]

Writing

Be a Better Writer Spell Bag [carbonlyingnexttome]