BIRTHDAY STAR: Actor Viola Davis was born in St. Matthews, South Carolina, on this date in 1965. This birthday star won a 2017 Academy Award for her performance in “Fences.

” She’s also earned Oscar nominations for her roles in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” “The Help,” and “Doubt.” On TV, Davis portrayed Annalise Keating on “How to Get Away with Murder” and she’s appeared on episodes of “The First Lady” and “Peacemaker.” LEO (July 23-Aug.

22): The sum of the parts may be greater than the whole. Every minor act of benevolence and goodwill you engage in this week could fortify bonds of friendship, enhance your reputation, and weave you more tightly into the fabric of your community. VIRGO (Aug.

23-Sept. 22): Think about spending your extra funds on altruistic acts or by indulging in life’s little luxuries. Keep an eye out for genuine connections that might come into your world.

A new friend might spark your enthusiasm or inspire your creativity. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct.

22): Kindness is like a boomerang – send it out, and it finds its way back to you from one source or another. Achieving an agreeable compromise, however, may be an art. In the week ahead if a deal doesn’t look or feel right, consider if it is okay to walk away.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Should you be fortunate enough to achieve success and ascend to great heights, it is only right to offer a helping hand to elevate someone else.

Someone might be more than willing to form a deepe.