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Cliff Burton

Projector Musik

10.02.1962

21:38

Castro Valley, CA, United States

Human Design Chart

Right Angle Cross of Explanation 1

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Design Sun

Gate 43.6

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Design Earth

Gate 23.6

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Pers. Sun

Gate 49.4

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Pers. Earth

Gate 4.4

Biography

American musician, a song-writer and bass guitarist, and integral member of the heavy metal band Metallica from 1982 until his untimely death. A music buff from an early age, he learned how to play piano as a child. By age 14 he was proficient on the bass guitar and reportedly practiced, without encouragement from his parents, for four to six hours per day. He joined a group Trauma and while performing with them at a gig in Los Angeles, perked up the ears of James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich of Metallica. They invited him to join their band to replace their departing bassist. Burton died in a tragic bus accident while on tour in Sweden the morning of September 27, 1986. He was only 24.

Cliff Burton as a Projector 4/6 in Human Design

Cliff Burton is a Projector in Human Design – a non-energy type designed to guide and direct others. Projectors make up about 20% of humanity and have a special gift for recognizing and directing the energies and talents of others.

The Projector's strategy is to wait for the right, respectful invitation before contributing their guidance. Without an invitation, the Projector's wisdom is often unrecognized or even rejected.

When Cliff Burton lives in alignment with their design, they experience success and recognition. The Projector's not-self theme is bitterness – a sign that their wisdom and guidance isn't being valued.

Cliff Burton has Emotional Authority – the most common authority. Decisions should never be made in an emotional high or low, but only when emotional clarity settles in. "Sleep on it" is meant literally here. The emotional wave needs time to run its course.

Cliff Burton carries the profile 4/6 – Opportunist / Role Model. The 4th line represents the Networker: influence and impact unfold through personal relationships and a strong social network. The 6th line represents the Role Model: a life path in three phases – first experimenting (until ~30), then observing from the "roof" (until ~50), and finally authentically embodying the role model.

The incarnation cross "Right Angle Cross of Explanation 1" describes the overarching life purpose and direction of Cliff Burton in Human Design. It consists of the four gate activations of Sun and Earth (personality and design) and only becomes felt when one lives their strategy and authority.

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Die Definition von Cliff ist: Einfache Spaltung (Split Definition).

Cliff hat 5 definierte Zentren (Wurzelzentrum, Emotionalzentrum, Kehlzentrum, Ajnazentrum und Herzzentrum) und 4 offene Zentren (Kopfzentrum, G-Zentrum, Sakralzentrum und Milzzentrum).

Cliffs Kanäle verteilen sich auf: Stamm (Ego): 2 Kanäle, Individuell (Wissen): 1 Kanal, Kollektiv (Sinnfinden): 1 Kanal. Die stammesmäßige Betonung weist auf Familie, Gemeinschaft und materielle Absicherung hin.

4 Defined Channels

43/23

Structuring - A Design of Individuality (Genius to Freak) Individual

30/41

Recognition - A Design of Focused Energy Collective

40/37

Community - A Design of being a Part seeking a Whole Tribal

49/19

Synthesis - A Design of Sensitivity Tribal

Incarnation Cross - Right Angle Cross of Explanation 1

Pers. Sun 49.4 Revolution (Principles)

Pers. Earth 4.4 Formulization

Design Sun 43.6 Breakthrough (Insight)

Design Earth 23.6 Assimilation (Splitting Apart)

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Human Design Profile

Type: Projector
Authority: Emotional Authority
Profile: 4/6 - Opportunist / Role Model
Definition: Split Definition
Incarnation Cross: Right Angle Cross of Explanation 1
Date of Birth: 10.02.1962 21:38
Place of Birth: Castro Valley, CA, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Human Design type is Cliff Burton?

Cliff Burton is a Projector – a non-energy type gifted at guiding and directing others. The strategy is to wait for the respectful invitation. The life theme is success, the not-self theme is bitterness.

What Human Design profile does Cliff Burton have?

Cliff Burton has the profile 4/6 – Opportunist / Role Model. The 4st line (conscious) represents the Networker – influence through personal relationships, the 6nd line (unconscious) represents the Role Model – a life path in three phases toward authentic embodiment.

How does Cliff Burton best make decisions?

Cliff Burton has Emotional Authority. Decisions should not be made impulsively but only after the emotional wave settles and clarity emerges.

When and where was Cliff Burton born?

Cliff Burton was born on 10.02.1962 in Castro Valley, CA.

What is Cliff Burton's incarnation cross?

Cliff Burton has "Right Angle Cross of Explanation 1" as incarnation cross. It describes the overarching life purpose and consists of the four gate activations of Sun and Earth – it only comes alive when following one's strategy and authority.