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A contemporary approach to stone medicine that explores the primordial relationship between psyche, stones, and cosmos.
Psyche & Stone is a research-led learning platform and private talismanic stone medicine practice founded by Ashley Sohl, focused on the study, application, and dual value of natural stones as energy-medicine tools for individuation, as well as tangible fine jewelry pieces that can be worn and enjoyed. Explore teachings on the science, metaphysics, medicine, and psychology of stones, rooted in gemological expertise, lithonoetic epistemology, stone medicine lineages, Jungian psychology, vibrational science, and Ashley's doctoral research. Psyche & Stone caters to those interested in learning a novel approach to working with stones' vibrational signatures, those interested in doing psychospiritual work through talismanic stone medicine, those who intentionally acquire the pieces they work with and invest in, and who share a deep appreciation for stones as beautiful agents of transformation in the evolution of human consciousness.
Learn more about the science of lithonoesis, the philosophy that grounds my work.
"The unity of the stone is the equivalent of individuation, by which man is made one; we would say that the stone is a projection of the unified self.”
~ C.G. Jung, Aion
Hi, I'm
ASHLEY SOHL
Scholar-Practitioner • Gemologist • Researcher • Designer
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My work with stones is a result of over a decade of study, a commitment to understanding their inherent beauty and significance, and a sustained inquiry into the nature of reality and consciousness. What began as an interest in their physical qualities and stories in my younger days evolved into a decade-long inquiry into how stones store and transmit information, and how their formation under intense conditions deep inside the Earth mirrors the same primordial forces and archetypal patterns that influence human experience.
I am a GIA-trained gemologist certified in Colored Stones, a Registered Gemologist Appraiser in training, and a Ph.D. candidate in Philosophy and Religion with a concentration in philosophy, cosmology, and consciousness. My doctoral research explores the Jungian concept of individuation as a cosmological process, the role of astrological timing, archetypal patterning, and synchronicity, and the presence of deep meaning within an ensouled, participatory, fractal-holographic universe. I established Psyche & Stone to bring this research into practice through stones, alongside my vibrational physics work, and all the things I love and find deeply fascinating about stones, healing, consciousness, and our place in the cosmos.
My approach integrates different forms of energy medicine, consciousness research, depth psychology, key astrological traditions, vibrational science, physics, stone medicine traditions, crystallography, and gemology. Psyche & Stone, as an extension of Sanctuary of Stones, is designed specifically for those who want an approach that is unique from conventional crystal lists and chakra correspondences, and who want to engage with stones at a deeper, psychospiritual, and more meaningful level.
Through Sanctuary of Stones, I offer untreated, natural, vibrationally tested stones, ceremonial-grade tools, and handcrafted jewelry. Through Psyche & Stone, I offer teachings grounded in my research, original vibrational stone research, and talismanic stone medicine, with psychospiritual mentorship, a custom talisman vibrationally matched to your unique energetic constitution, and a detailed protocol for use.
I created this work for myself, but also for others just like me who wish to understand the scientific and philosophical foundations of stone medicine, as well as the metaphysical and psychological frameworks that contextualize stones as symbols of the self so we may better understand their role in human development.
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"Psychologically, the rotundum or mandala is a symbol of the self. The self is the archetype of order par excellence."
~ C.G. Jung, Civilization in Transition
Custom Vibrational Talisman and Private Mentorship
The only personal work I do is private talismanic stone medicine, a high-touch service designed for those who want more than just a pretty piece of jewelry. This is for those who want a powerful vibrational talisman attuned to both their unique energetic constitution and the specific archetypal phase of life they're on the precipice of, a piece that will aid them during this transitional phase and has dual value as a psychospiritual tool and fine adornment that can be enjoyed forever.
If you are seeking psychospiritual support and mentorship during an intensely difficult period, or need support for expansion and growth, and are interested in experiencing a profoundly unique approach to stone medicine done radically differently, book a call to learn more.
Please note that this is a premium, high-touch, custom service that includes:
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Private, tailored energetic and astrological assessments
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Three in-depth Jungian-led psychospiritual mentorship sessions
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90 days of email and Voxer support after the third session
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Detailed protocol (hard-copy and digital instructions) for using the talisman
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A talisman dossier detailing everything about the piece
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Custom vibrational stone elixir with instructions to aid your work
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Small stone grid with setup instructions to aid your work
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A custom psychoacoustic recording for lithonautic work, to help you go deeper in your psychospiritual work and meditations with your talisman
I only create custom jewelry pieces this way because I believe the jewelry you wear should also be holistically beneficial to you and help you evolve. I also believe you can have multifunctional jewelry pieces that are, at once, wearable artistic investments, energetic harmonization tools, agents for psychospiritual alchemy, and allies on the sacred journey of individuation. As such, each piece must be based on the wearer's unique energetic constitution, which must be measured and analyzed, then matched with the right stones to achieve the desired outcome. The energetic assessments, astrological analysis, and mentorship sessions are to ensure that the talisman protocol and stones create equilibrium within the client, not energetic dissonance.
If you would like me to walk beside you on your path of individuation with stones, book a complimentary consultation below to learn more.
Work With Me
Private Talismanic Stone Medicine
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THE VIBRATIONAL SPECTRUM OF STONES
A Detailed Reference Guide to the Energetic Qualities of the 12-Band Vibrational Spectrum, Plus 3 Bonus Frequencies
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A 45-page reference guide detailing the five core qualities of each visible and invisible color on the universal vibrational spectrum. The five quality categories include: physical, energetic, mental, emotional, and spiritual. This guide opens with an homage to the five main lineages that form the foundation of the vibrational work I do with stones, and learning the origins of this work will help you embody the teachings more deeply, which in turn will help you use them more effectively. This guide also details three additional frequencies that are not included in traditional 12-band spectrum teachings, but are keys to better energy harmonization. This digital guide is meant to be a reference you can come back to again and again in your work and practice with stones. Stop guessing the energy of the stones you work with and collect, and have the answers right at your fingertips.
Learning Opportunities
Current Offerings for Working with the Vibration of Stones
Shop Sanctuary of Stones
Fine, Collector-Grade Gemstones and Rare-Combination Minerals, Handcrafted Jewelry, and Ceremonial-Grade Tools
• Gemologist-Authenticated, Vibrationally Tested, Always Untreated •
I offer natural, untreated gemstones and specimens that I choose for their exceptional quality, origin, purity, unique inclusions, and vibrational signature. The emphasis is on rare and exotic gemstones, unusual mineral combinations, and collector-grade stones. Each piece is one of a kind, and I personally evaluate and vibrationally test each one. I also handcraft intentional talismans based on my research and work with stones. I offer custom vibrational talismans based on your unique energetic constitution, life phase, soul mission, and goals. Learn more and book a custom talisman consultation below.
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*You'll be taken to Sanctuary of Stones, where all loose gemstones, specimens, tools, and jewelry are offered.
Fine, Collector-Grade Gemstones and Minerals, Handcrafted Vibrational Jewelry, and Ceremonial-Grade Tools
Gemologist-Authenticated
Vibrationally Tested
Always Untreated
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