Tracers (a.k.a. Libra, September 23 – October 23): Expect more attention than usual this month whether or not those around you realize you either are or will be a year older soon.  Maintain your equipment diligently, especially after the 12th when communication and mechanical problems will be common due to Mercury retrograde.  Never forget that your weapon was made by the lowest bidder.  Upsets and surprises in your daily routine are likely, but your ability to figure out the source of any trouble or malfunctions will be strong along with practical inspiration of the most useful kind.  All of this is likely to show what you're really made out of as well as earn some well-deserved recognition.

Submarines (a.k.a. Scorpio, October 24 – November 22):  Expect the unexpected relative to your gear and equipment this month.  Maintain it religiously and wherever possible have a backup.  A confrontation of some sort with the OPFOR is likely, so keep your situational awareness and instincts sharp.  Your unit is likely to very supportive this month and work together in a structured and disciplined manner.  Introspection is likely in your quieter moments, which could give you a slightly different outlook.  Remember there is no such thing as an atheist in a foxhole.

Howitzers (a.k.a. Sagittarius, November 23 – December 21): A new assignment or maybe even a promotion is possible, particularly if you've been waiting for one for a while.  Such things move at the speed of government, but that Full Moon on the 25th along with a few other things say it might finally be time.  Recognition may be out there, too.  Be especially vigilant with your situational awareness and don't volunteer for anything you can avoid.  Keep an eye on your gear and don't take it for granted that everything will work as it should, especially between October 12 - November 3 when Mercury is retrograde.  Remember that anything you do can get you shot, including nothing.

M16s (a.k.a. Capricorn, December 22 – January 20): Your belief system may undergo some changes this month due to the unexpected outcome of an mission of some type.  Action is likely, so make sure everything is in order.  Communications are likely to be garbled between October 12 - November 3, so don't base any critical actions on hearsay and have a backup or two or three for any radios.  Remember that radios fail as soon as you need fire support anyway and with Mercury retrograde the probability is even higher. Test all equipment carefully and maintain your weapon religiously.  Experience may be something you don't get until after you need it, but you can still be meticulous about being prepared.

Buddies (a.k.a. Aquarius, January 21 – February 18):  Keep a close eye on your gear this month and don't leave it laying around or it might disappear.  Expect confrontations during your daily maneuvers, but don't alienate anyone or you might regret it later.  Watch your buddies' six and they'll watch yours.  A transfer is possible, though the paperwork might get honked up along the way and cause a delay.  Big surprise, right?  Don't depend on translators any more than you have to this month and make sure you understand any orders.  Don't take any critical information secondhand if you can avoid it as communications are likely to be confused at best.

Torpedoes (a.k.a. Pisces, February 19 – March 20):  Some BMFIC may surprise you with something this month so keep it sharp to make sure it's the kind of attention you want.  If you're in a fairly new unit or at basic, this month get to know your buddies a little better, such as whom you can depend on and whom you can't.  Make sure you're in the first category.  Expect the unexpected.  Remember any attack on your camp will come as soon as you drop your drawers in the latrine.

Grenades (a.k.a. Aries, March 21 – April 20): Keep on the lookout for possible trouble wherever it is you lay your head at night.  Your unit should be pulling together well these days with comradery strong.  Expect a shift of some sort in how your missions play out after the 11th.  Something is going to be different, so pay attention.  Communications are likely to go haywire between October 12 to November 3, so make sure the com guy has plenty of backup equipment.  This is also the time to be obsessive about cleaning and maintaining your weapons and remind your buddies to do the same.  You're likely to change your view of a few things this month and possibly learn something new about yourself as well. 

Tanks (a.k.a. Taurus, April 21 – May 21):  Be prepared for plenty of action this month close to home.  This is not the time to be too tired to clean your weapons or make sure that any equipment you're responsible for is in perfect working order.  Practical creativity will be your strong suit for a while and win you favor with your unit, this month particularly.  A new assignment is possible, also, which would be a good place to show your stuff by inventing a new way of doing things.  Expect the unexpected in any group settings, even within your own.  Remember the old saying that teamwork is essential; it gives the OPFOR someone else to shoot at.

F-16 Fighting Falcons (a.k.a. Gemini, May 22 – June 21): It may seem as if your weapons and equipment have a curse on them this month.  Keep a close eye on it to keep it from disappearing and take exceptionally good care of it to make sure it's in perfect working order.  If you're bored, clean your weapon.  If you're hungry and out of MREs, clean you weapon.  If you're tired and you want to catch a few zzzzz's, clean your weapon first.  Get the idea?  Make sure you understand any orders you receive and make sure any you give are understood.  Don't take anything for granted.  Expect the unexpected, particularly around any sort of government installation.  Write down any new ideas that come your way for use later.  You never know when they might come in handy.

Foxholes (a.k.a. Cancer, June 22 – July 22): This month you'll be grumpy and more aggressive than usual, so make sure you direct it toward the OPFOR, not your unit.  Spend some time being introspective and you may come up with an extremely practical idea around the middle of the month that could make you a few friends or possibly even a few bucks.  Even if no one takes it very seriously, write it down for later as it's likely to come in handy at some point and gain you some significant kudos.  If you're deployed overseas, look out for surprises from the locals the better part of the month.

Carbines (a.k.a. Leo, July 23 – August 23):  If you're the slightest bit unorganized or careless with your weapons, gear or finances, that is likely to change sometime soon, like it or not.    If you don't do it voluntarily, more than likely something will happen that forces the issue.  Structure and responsibility are likely to become more and more important in the months to come, but the payback will be worth it.  You'll probably be more introspective than usual from mid-October to the first few days of November.  Expect a creative flash or two with an innovative spin sometime this month, also, that could save yours as well as your buddies' ass. 

Drill Sergeants (a.k.a. Virgo, August 24 – September 22):  Your ability to organize and plan down to the most laborious detail will make you very popular this month.  While Mercury is retrograde, between October 12 - November 3, this will be best directed at reexamining something already in work rather than creating something new as your thoughts are likely to be more introspective and possibly a major pain to express.  Be sure to secure your immediate area carefully and keep extra alert of anything suspicious this month, even more so than usual.  Keep your situational awareness elevated at all times, even in familiar territory.

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