America Ferrera
approach to life and appearances

The following is a description of America's basic stance toward life, the way others see her, the way America Ferrera comes across, the face she shows to the world. In the page about motivation you will read about the inner America Ferrera - her real motivation, which describes the kind of person she is at heart and where her true priorities lie. Study this page and the next one and compare them - there may be significant differences between the two, in which case "the inner America Ferrera" may not shine through and others may be in for so a few surprises once they get to know America a little better. This page describes the disguise Ferrera wears, her role in life, while the page about motivation talks about the real person beneath the disguise.

Ferociously proud and somewhat vain, America Ferrera likes to be impressive and to be considered special and unique. She is not timid, meek, or self-effacing, and is rarely content with staying in the background or in a subordinate position. She is a natural leader, and does not take orders from others very well. Ferrera must have something of her own, something creative - be it a business, a project, a home or whatever - that she can develop and manage according to her own will and vision. Whatever America does, she does it in a unique, dramatic, individual way. She likes to put her own personal stamp on it.

America Ferrera also has a very strong sense of dignity, self-respect, and personal honor and is deeply offended if someone treats her in a humiliating or dishonorable way. Ferrera will rarely confront the offender - she is too proud to do so - but she will lose her affection and respect for them. America dislikes pettiness and hates to be snubbed or ignored.

Ferrera admires others who are strong individuals like herself. When America Ferrera befriends someone, Ferrera is tremendously loyal, sincere, and willing to go to extraordinary lengths to make that person happy. She is very giving and generous, but her gifts are never anonymous - America expects recognition and appreciation for them. She also expects the intense loyalty that she offers to her dear ones to be reciprocated. However, America Ferrera often has trouble developing relationships with people who are as strong as herself, for she does not really cooperate or share the leading role very easily. If she is not in the leading role, she aspires to be and will compete with the person who is.

America Ferrera has great heart and courage, and people often look to her for strength, encouragement, and affirmation. America always puts her best face forward and rarely allows others to see her hurting, disheartened, or vulnerable. America Ferrera also has a very strong need for love, admiration, appreciation, and praise, although she does not like others to realize just how important it is to her.

Her outlook on life tends to be very personal and rather self-centered. Her own self-expression, self-actualization and self-realization interest America more than anything else. America Ferrera feels that if she does her best where she is, the rest of the world will take care of itself.

She may come across as a bit scattered, nervous or restless, as if unable to sit still. America Ferrera seems alert and quick, but sometimes a bit on edge. America tends to stay perpetually busy, and would find handiwork of some kind soothing.

America Ferrera appears sympathetic and approachable. Because she uses her feelings and intuition to assess people, others sense that Ferrera understands their feelings or their personal situations. At the same time America Ferrera really wants people to know how she feels, and their care and support are very important to her.

America has an appealing physical appearance, which - along with her winning ways - is likely to make her a favorite in her immediate environment. America Ferrera is the "easy" one, and she knows how to please others. However, Ferrera must not take her personal charm for granted, because she may also come across as vain or too needy for approval.

America Ferrera comes across as liberal and open-minded. Anything new, innovative, unusual or off the beaten track arouses her interest. Ferrera infuses her environment with enthusiasm, new life and excitement. Though not intentionally disruptive, America Ferrera does enjoy startling or waking people up a bit.

Ferrera is likely to go her own way in life and she has a tendency to stay secluded from others. America Ferrera is always preoccupied with her own thoughts and ideas and gives other people the impression that she does not want to be bothered with their problems.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Leo Rising

Mercury Square Asc.

Moon Trine Asc.

Venus Trine Asc.

Uranus Trine Asc.

Asc. Opposition Mercury/Saturn