Heavenly stems are space, and earthly branches are time. 60 possible pairs, so the age of 60 is important as a time of rebirth. yamataigoku - ancient society Himiko-magic queen with the vision of the country, brother helped make the govt himehiko system - historical tome, words borrowed from there system used in chanting Animals represent time, but the animal is not that important, at first the meanings were botanical cycles. Nobody knows why the animal names are used now but could it be influenced by the silk road? Alyssa year - stem brother of metal (mountain/mine of metal, raw stone, potent energy to protect or offensive), a branch of horse (most powerful peak form of a tree) Alyssa day - stem brother of a tree (large tree, wood = protect, stubborn, unchanging, have your own way of doing things) branch - dragon (shaking of the leaves with the wind)
It is also very special when the day combination matches your own year combination, it is a lucky and special time.
Kyūsei -9 flying star Astrology
9 star system is the basis for feng shui Story accompanies it in flying star Alyssa has star of 1 (gentle water, winter, midnight), Mariko has star of 5 (center of everything, strong). Use in banishing, cleansing space
chanting comes from itakosan culture - blind shaman of japan.
These systems represent the etheric body or subtle body, rather than astrology which is spiritual/soul. The role you play in society and how to be in life. The system is used for earthly readings, how to make money and make a marriage match.