Hi welcome! I’m Hannah Greenleaf.
Yep it’s the name on the birth certificate - I know. I’m an intuitive and performing artist located in Brooklyn, NY.
I have been a student & practitioner of astrology & healing for 10 years now, conducting hundreds of readings, workshops & events.
I have recently become an akashic records practitioner & am also pursuing clinical herbalism.
I am also a professional dancer & actress currently falling in love with biomechanics, anatomy, & Shakespeare. My two witchy tiny cats named Luna & Bean that may pop up on the screen in a reading.
For astrological & herbal insights you can also follow me @starandleaf on instagram.
For questions please email me at hannah@starandleaf.com
FAQ
Can you tell me more about your astrology practice?
I have been a student & then practitioner of astrologer for 10 years now, and have spent thousands of hours learning & reading. I originally started studying astrology while in college for acting, so I got to learn somewhat uniquely by looking at a chart & then watching that person play out their inner world on a stage. It gave me a specific perspective on the archetypal dream-world that astrology reflects.
Astrology has taught me that:
-Each human is unique
-The more we understand who we are and embrace it, the more life makes sense
-Each lifetime serve a purpose & has specific lessons in the journey of our souls
-That astrology is an amazing blueprint for understanding both who we are & why we are here.
I love to use humor in my readings, but I also have deep respect for every sign & every person’s journey. I often end up undoing the work of the internet- people are coming to me thinking they have a “bad” chart or that they suck because they’re a Gemini(silly! false! reductive!). Astrology does not equal Moral Fiber- our behavior ultimately comes down to our choices. Astrology can help us understand the potential best and worst of ourselves, and our motivations, but some of it at least is in our hands.
I also feel very strongly about scope & ethics of my readings-as someone who has also received a lot of both amazing & destructive healing work, I take the weight of being trusted seriously & consult with a professional psychologist about best practices.
What is the akashic records?
“The Akashic Record is a dimension of consciousness that contains a vibrational record of every soul and its journey. It is completely available everywhere. Location and time do not affect the Record. Human beings have been interacting consciously and unconsciously with this body of energies throughout history. “-Linda Howe
I recently added reading the akashic records to my practice, but I find that the akashic provides clearer guidance & deeper healing than I do as a reader on my own. Each reading feels like watching a piece of art and I usually end up in awe of the beauty of what comes through. It’s astrology but more oracular.
Lineage-trained by Kimber Tiernan who was a student of Linda Howe
How & why did you get into herbalism?
Short answer- over the pandemic when I had time.
Longer answer, herbalism is part of what it means to be a human (and probably has been since the beginning of humans). The loss of relationship to medicinal plants in the modern western world is the exception, rather than the rule.
“In some native languages, the term for plants translates to “those who take care of us”
- Robin Wall Kimmerer, Braiding Sweetgrass
Being an herbalist feels like caretaking for a part of culture that badly needs tending, of the bond between humans and the earth that is as old as our existence.
I can’t tell you how often I hear stories from people around the world -
“ oh my grandmother took me elderberry foraging in the Alps”
“oh my family went out and found plants in the jungle of the Philippines for my mother when she gave birth to me”
“ oh my father was a medicine man & I had dreams about the earth until I returned to helping her”
That being said, I still have a healthy respect for modern western medicine. My training was super thorough in terms of scope of practice & safety, & I always error on the side of referring out to a medical practitioner.
If you want a quick overview of herbalism throughout the world:
Do herbs work?
For liability reasons, I make no direct claims.
Bu if you are unsure if plants can affect our body, think about your morning cup of coffee. The boost of energy, mood, the digestive boost, potentially jitters if you overdo it. Coffee is one of many plants that humans use, some stronger than others.
Also, many of our western pharmaceuticals are derived from plants: Salicylic Acid, the active ingredient in Aspirin, was derived from Willow Bark, Malaria pills were derived from the Cinchona tree, Morphine from poppy, etc.
What is the lineage of herbalism you follow?
I am primarily a practitioner of Western Vitalist herbalism, following my own heritage. What this mostly means is I seek to understand the whole picture of a person’s health-mental, emotional, physical, spiritual and may offer lifestyle and nutrition recommendations as well as herbs.
I have a little experience and so much love and respect for Latin American traditions, Ayurveda and Chinese Medicine, so herbs and perspectives may peep in here & there but they are not my main pillar or scope of practice.
Training:
The Herbal Academy-beginning herbalism
The School of Evolutionary herbalism-astrological herbalism
Artemisia Academy- herbal apprenticeship & community herbalist courses completed
Herbal Medics Academy-clinical herbalism track(currently in school)
What can I expect from an herb consult?
Each zoom session begins with a thorough intake process exploring your health history and goals, as well as current lifestyle to get a better understand of how to help you.
My training is very much safety first, so I ask for an intake form with your health history to be completed ahead of time.
I will then spend a few days going over your materials and email you some ideas that may include herbal formulas, nutritional and/or lifestyle suggestions designed to bring you back to vitality.
At this time I do not sell herbs, but I offer links to purchase online(40-75 is about the investment). I am also affiliated with an herb store in Brooklyn, NY where I can send you with a recipe for custom tea formulas if you are local to the area.
I ask that people come back to me about twice a month for 3 months to start—small steps over time are the most effective. We work at the pace of nature, health takes time!
Please note: It is not within my scope of practice to diagnose medical conditions. Consultations are supplementary & educational in nature, and I cannot recommend herbs directly for treatment of a diagnosis. For any suspected diagnosis or health crisis a doctor should be consulted.
I am currently seeking registration with the American Herbalist’s Guild as a Clinical Herbalist and am completing my 400 hours of client practice. I work under supervision as needed, and may consult peers or supervisors about your case anonymously, as needed.
In my own healing , I have worked most in supporting my career as a professional dancer, healing my nervous system, & supporting my musculoskeletal system.
What is your sun, moon, & rising?
Aquarius Sun, Libra Moon, Cancer Rising