Jessica Almaraz
Bio
An actress from LA with a chronic illness and a love for astrology.
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Venus and Her 12 Personas
Many have heard the expression, "Women are from Venus, men are from Mars." In a similar sense, astrology divides the two into feminine energy and masculine energy. Regardless of how the native identifies, everyone has a Venus in their natal chart. Being the second from the sun, Venus is a personal planet, and understanding your own specific Venus placement can tell a lot about a big portion of your personality.
By Jessica Almaraz5 years ago in Futurism
The Astrological Houses in a Natal Chart: An Overview
In your natal chart, you will come across a design that may appear intimidating and confusing at first. From the many different planetary placements to the aspect lines, it is a lot to take in at first glance, but each symbol and feature are crucial and telling of your personality and yourself as a whole. An important part of your natal chart are your houses.
By Jessica Almaraz5 years ago in Futurism
10 Things You Shouldn't Say to Someone with A Chronic Illness
I have a chronic illness called dysautonomia. As a healthy-looking young adult female, it was quite a bit of a journey to get that diagnosis. As I was on my way to my diagnosis, and now that I have it, I noticed some common responses from people I know regarding my situation. Whether it genuinely comes from a good place or not, many times these have left a bad taste in my mouth without them being aware of it. Having a chronic illness and dealing with a body that doesn't function conveniently is a struggle on its own, and having these unintentionally hurtful sayings cross our minds only adds to the stress load that already exists upon our aching shoulders. So, lo and behold, here are ten things you shouldn't say to someone with a chronic illness.
By Jessica Almaraz6 years ago in Longevity