Get to know the Mypalmleaf Team
A global family united by a single purpose — bringing ancient Tamil wisdom to seekers everywhere.
A worldwide family,
rooted in Tamil Nadu
Our team spans continents — from the ancient reading halls of Tamil Nadu to living rooms in Berlin, Tokyo, São Paulo and beyond. Every member is united by a deep respect for the Nadi tradition and a passion for guiding seekers through one of life's most profound experiences.
Stephan Laxman Oesterreicher
Stephan's journey with the palm leaves began over a decade ago when his own leaf was found in a Tamil Nadu library and changed the course of his life. Struck by the precision and depth of the ancient tradition, he dedicated himself to making it accessible to seekers worldwide — in their own languages, on their own terms.
He named himself Laxmanafter the devoted brother of Lord Rama, honouring the spirit of selfless service that guides everything Mypalmleaf does. Today, the organisation he founded has delivered over 6,000 readings across 70+ countries.
The people guiding your experience
Your guides in your language
Our moderators guide you through every step — answering questions, translating your reading live, and ensuring nothing is lost between ancient Tamil and your mother tongue.
Our Palm Leaf Readers
Highly trained in the Nadi tradition from Tamil Nadu — these are the keepers of the inscriptions, the voices through which the ancient sages still speak.
Library Translators
Working alongside the readers in the library, our translators bridge ancient Tamil script and the modern world — ensuring every nuance and every prescription is faithfully conveyed.
Our Priests
These temple priests perform the fire ceremonies, Homas, and Yantras prescribed in your reading — ancient rituals to clear karma and invoke divine protection for your path ahead.
Become part of the Mypalmleaf family
We're always looking for compassionate, multilingual people who feel called to bridge the ancient world and the modern one. If you're fluent in a language we serve and have a heart for guiding seekers, we'd love to hear from you.
This team is ready to guide you.
Your palm leaf has been waiting thousands of years. Let us find it and bring its wisdom to you — wherever you are in the world.
