President Barack Obama turns 48 on August 4, and we could think of no better gift -- for him and for us -- than a glimpse into the future. So, we turned to Astrology.com for a special reading just for the First Leo, taking into account the biggest days on his calendar in the coming year. Will the stresses of the job have an impact on his seemingly storybook marriage? Will the State of the Union remain strong -- or are we heading for turmoil at home and abroad? Here's what the heavenly bodies have in store for President Obama in 2009-'10:

Tuesday, Aug 4, 2009: Barack Obama's 48th Birthday
With "a friendly, cooperative, harmonious tone to your interactions today," it's shaping up to be a lovely birthday for the leader of the free world. And as with any birthday, "social activities and being touch with friends are high on your list." A bit of birthday advice? Take a day for yourself, Mr. President. "Avoid heavy discussions and try not to focus on dry, practical matters. Simply sharing a pleasant time with someone you love is more in tune with your feelings today."

Saturday, Oct 3, 2009: Barack & Michelle's 17th Wedding Anniversary
Are rocky times ahead for the First Couple on the eve of their anniversary? "Your usual routine is likely to be disrupted now, either by 'freak' accidents beyond your control or by your own impatience with the status quo. Sudden unexpected events, and breaking free of confining situations and relationships, are very likely." Say it ain't so, O!

Sunday, Jan 17, 2010: Michelle's 46th Birthday
Will the potential for drama at home mount around the time of the First Lady's next birthday? "Sudden intuitions and dreams grip you with an urgency now that can be very disorienting and confusing," reads Obama's forecast. "During this time period, you will periodically feel the need to escape from your daily routine and immerse yourself in a more magical, awe-inspiring world."

Clearly the president needs a break! Perhaps a vacation would be the ideal gift for both the president and his bride; it would certainly be far preferable to other avenues of escape. "You are driven more by your fantasies than you realize," warns our astrologist, "and you are prone to make sudden, impulsive decisions that you can regret later because they are neither practical nor feasible."

Tuesday, Jan 26, 2010: State of the Union Address (official date to be announced)
Putting aside those pesky domestic distractions from the week before, the president will need to focus on more serious affairs of state. "It becomes clear to you around this time that certain pursuits are leading to a dead end and therefore must be abandoned. You feel clear about what your goals are, but there are lots of questions right now about how to get there."

Could this mean that health care reform is in jeopardy? Is there an impending stalemate between the House and Senate? What's a president to do? "You may also form an alliance with an older or more experienced individual whose experience can aid you as well," suggests our astrologist. Paging Bill Clinton...

Thursday, June 10, 2010: Sasha's 9th Birthday
Summer is shaping up to be a happier time of year for the Daddy-in-Chief, especially at the dawn of his baby's 10th year: "Friendships and love relationships are favored as you are openly affectionate, warm, and also quite responsive to loving gestures from others. It's not enough for you to simply feel loving toward another -- at this time you really want to express it and show it physically."

Sunday, July 4, 2010: Malia's 12th Birthday
Daddy's First Daughter shares a birthday with the country itself! "Friendship and cooperative endeavors flourish now. You achieve a harmonious balance of giving and receiving, of talking and listening, and any social or joint activity will benefit." Also: fireworks!

Thursday, July 8, 2010 - July 10, 2010: G8 Summit (official dates to be announced)
As heads of state from the Group of Eight powerhouse nations convene in Canada, the eyes of the world will be on Obama. Fortunately for him, and us, "at this time you are able to be very clear and aboveboard with other people, bringing out your desires and differences between yourself and others in a way that is unlikely to offend or stir up hostility. Because you appear confident, others are inclined to follow your lead now."