Haunted Dollhouse
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haunted(adj.)
early 14c., "accustomed;" mid-14c., "stirred, aroused;" early 15c., "frequent;" 1570s, "much-frequented;" past-participle adjective from haunt (v.). Meaning "visited by ghosts" is from 1711; haunted house attested by 1733.
As Humans, we have always reached out towards the unseen. Towards our ancestors. Towards an understanding of the meanings of our lives, and how best to live them. And time and time again, we have found that much information valuable to our questing comes from our Beloved Dead.
As an Angel of Death himself, Samael taught me how to watch for, listen to, and speak with the unembodied. It turns out that his view of what we call a “ghost” can be one of a multitude of things. Some of these energies are conscious, and some not.
The conscious ones, like us, have their own aims, thoughts, and feelings. They aren’t stagnant. They are also in a process of evolving. Some are carrying out specific tasks. Some are here to check on and guide us. Some know us personally. Some are hungry, and would very much like some of the energy we carry around in our living bodies. Some want power.
And some just want to be held for a while, and remember what it was like to have a body. Having a vessel to inhabit, such as a doll, is a very useful tool in making that happen.
Lilithian magick is an inclusive, empathetic practice. It is about empowerment and empowering others. Shedding the stories that no longer serve. It frowns on the powers that be that only see the world as a playground for their own gain. It raises up the demonized and embraces the outcast. It is based on the concept that no one was born to kneel. It encourages us to question, learn, and rebel. And part of that rebellion is rooted in the reclamation of our own power.
There are many times in life where we need someone to help pick us up, dust us off, and give us a boost towards a place where we can stand in our own power. There are times where we feel cast aside and unloved, and wonder how we might re-invent ourselves so that we can stride out again with our head held high.
The dolls needed the same thing. They were giveaways, or sat on the back of a dusty shelf in a thrift store. Most arrived in my hands dirty, tangled, frayed, and marked with a price tag that said they weren’t worth much. Some had been deeply loved, but their person isn't around anymore to hold them anymore.
So then I do to the dolls what Lilithian Magick does to me. I give them power and purpose. I allow them to become something important: a bridge between the living and the unseen. A spiritual vessel. A cherished magickal tool. I find them homes with someone who will love them.
-from The Haunted Doll Handbook by Tava Baird, copyright 2026. Find a copy in Tava's etsy store here.
Hello, Dollies
Got a haunted doll? Want to adopt? Here's what you need to know.
Remember how attached you were to that doll or teddy bear growing up?
Was it your imagination as the adults said…or was someone else coming to visit you?
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Rehome a Doll
Have a doll to donate or who needs special care? We can help!
If you have a doll or dolls who need to move on from your home, please email us at tavabaird@gmail.com. We take dolls and doll parts in all sorts of conditions. Porcelain is the main type we look for, but we also rehome dolls made from all sorts of materials, from wood to composite to cloth. Dolls that are deemed "adoptable" energetically will be cleaned, fixed, and get a makeover. They will then go up for adoption to people in the community who wish to work with the Ancestors. Funds from the sales of dolls are utilized to cover materials and tuition for students who wish to study the Lilith Path but are not financially able to do so.
Adopt a Doll
Want to adopt a doll to support Pagan education and invite Spirits to speak?
Our dolls are often adopted quickly, so please visit the Tava's Haunted Dollhouse section of the Darkflower etsy shop to see available dolls here.
We have dolls for ethical necromancers of all levels, from beginner to advanced. We also have Haunted Doll stickers, teas, and more available at select times!
Looking for someone with a certain energy or look? Email Tava at tavabaird@gmail.com and let her know who you are looking for! She may have just the doll for you...
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Intake Proceedures
Soothing Spirits in Transition...
We use a set of steps to energetically feed any attached Spirits and orient them when they come into our hands. Whether the doll has been alone for thirty years or three months, we are gentle and ethical with whomever comes to visit, and work from a place of inclusion and positivity. We want the dolls (and their unembodied visitors) to be able to rise and build beneficial relationships between the physical and metaphysical worlds. For a starter class on how to use a doll, pick up our little guide, The Haunted Doll Handbook, available in the etsy shop here.
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Found a Doll?
Look on the back of your Doll for these signs...
Think you have found one of our dolls? Our vintage dolls are signed on the back of their cloth bodies (or on their clothing) with the Black Moon Lilith symbol, a number, Tava's signature, and the letters "SCD" for "Spirit Communication Doll". Early dolls may have slightly different signs. IF YOU HAVE FOUND A DOLL WITHOUT ITS OWNER, and it appears to be on its own, please contact Tava at tavabaird@gmail.com. We keep records and may be able to find the owner. If we cannot, we will cover the cost to have the doll shipped back to Darkflower if you wish, or will advise you on what to do if you want to give it a home. Get educated and stay safe!
Poppet Education and Poppet Construction
Classes, History, and Ritual Offerings
Darkflower offers multiple options for classes on poppet-making! We can also help with questions on how to make and use various types of poppets. Check out our class offerings here.
Own a metaphysical shop, bookstore, or other space and want to have Tava come teach? Contact Tava at tavabaird@gmail.com!
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Custom Poppets
For when you need Something Special...
Tava has extensive experience creating poppets for specific needs and poppet rituals for groups. Whether you are looking for a one-on-one Zoom class on creating a memorial poppet or want something custom made for your practice, we would love to hear from you! Contact Tava to request a price quote for your needs at tavabaird@gmail.com.
Lilithian Tradition: The Lost City Daemon Poppet
There is a lot of Doll magick in our Lilithian practice. The first Doll that most students encounter is the Lost City Poppet, or Little Daemon Doll.
This Doll is often made to be used during the Four Mirrors Ritual, where students receive a channeled message from Samael as they Walk the Mirrors. The doll, made from upcycled materials to embody the Lilithian principle of Reclamation. The Doll is made without sewing (although ones made for sale may have a few stabilizing stitches added.) Dolls are entirely constructed with knot magick and often holds a written blessing or intention bound in the body of the doll.
When students begin on the Lilith Path, they are asked what stories they carry that no longer serve. In what ways have they been told to conform, or in what ways have they been told they weren't enough? These things are written on paper and either put inside the doll (if the practitioner constructs it themselves) or is tied as a scroll to the doll's belt (if the doll is pre-made). The idea is that the Doll assists in carrying the Seeker's burdens and is a companion as they work to set them down.
These Daemon Dolls often become cherished companions, and Lilithian practitioners name them after the spells in them are activated, and often give them clothes, jewelry, and other personal touches. Dolls are often worn in ritual at the practitioner's hip, tied to a belt or scarf.
Veteran Lilithian Practitioners often work together construct Dolls to welcome new students to the group.
Want one for your own ritual? Monies raised from the sales of these primitive rag dolls go towards supplies for making more to give out at conferences, retreats, gatherings and classes. For your own Daemon Doll made by Lilithian Practitioners, please visit the Darkflower etsy shop at DarkflowerBooks. Each comes with instructions on how to activate the magick in the doll and a Lilithian Consecration Ritual.