Selene Blackwood
Modern Witchcraft • Solitary Practice • Pagan Spirituality
Selene Blackwood writes grounded, practical books about modern witchcraft for readers building a practice of their own.
Her work focuses on helping readers understand the structure behind spellcraft, ritual, correspondences, divination, and seasonal practice so they can make informed choices instead of relying on rigid formulas or expensive tools.
Selene writes for Wiccans, Pagans, eclectic witches, secular witches, and readers still deciding what they believe.
Author
About Selene Blackwood
Selene Blackwood writes practical, accessible guides to modern witchcraft for those who prefer to walk their spiritual path independently.
Her work emphasizes personal exploration, thoughtful practice, and the belief that meaningful magic does not require elaborate tools, expensive supplies, or membership in a formal tradition.
Through approachable instruction and practical exercises, Selene helps readers develop their own spiritual practices, explore ritual and spellwork, and build confidence in their abilities.
Her book, Modern Witchcraft for the Solitary Witch, offers guidance for readers beginning or deepening an independent witchcraft practice.
Readers can also explore The Solitary Witch’s First Spell, a free introductory workbook designed to help new practitioners take their first steps.
Featured Book
Modern Witchcraft for the Solitary Witch
A Simple, Practical Guide to Building Your Own Practice
You do not need a coven, an expensive altar, or someone else’s spellbook to build a meaningful witchcraft practice.
Modern Witchcraft for the Solitary Witch teaches the structure behind spellwork and ritual so readers can move from copying instructions to creating a practice of their own.
The book covers intention, grounding, protection, tools, correspondences, candle work, sigils, petitions, knots, ritual design, divination, moon practice, the Wheel of the Year, ethics, belief, and building a useful Book of Shadows.
- Build spells using Intention → Method → Correspondence → Action → Release
- Create rituals without needing expensive tools
- Learn practical cleansing and protection
- Understand correspondences without memorizing endless lists
- Use divination without giving away your own decision-making
- Build a practice that fits your beliefs, budget, and living space
Release date: October 20, 2026
Principles
Selene’s Approach
Understand the Practice
Learn why a ritual or spell is structured the way it is instead of copying instructions blindly.
Use What You Have
A meaningful practice does not require a shelf full of expensive tools.
Keep Belief and Fact Distinct
Spiritual and metaphysical beliefs deserve room without being presented as scientifically demonstrated mechanisms.
Pair Ritual With Action
Spellwork supports ordinary decisions and practical action rather than replacing them.
Build Your Own Practice
The goal is independence, not dependence on someone else’s rules.
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Get The Solitary Witch’s First Spell, a free practical workbook for creating a spell of your own, and follow new releases from Selene Blackwood through Forgotten Rites Publishing.
The Solitary Witch’s First Spell
A free introductory workbook that walks you through creating a simple spell of your own using this framework:
Intention → Method → Correspondence → Action → Release