Having some fun in my head, remembering my fasincation with numerology and occultism, I started counting up Obama's birthdate -- 8/4/61. Follow me after the jump to see what I found...
August 4, 1961 boils down to 8 + 4 + 1 + 9 + 6 + 1 = 29. Further boiled down, 2 + 9 = 11. 11, like 22, is a Master Number.
11 is the number of illumination and awareness. 11s have the potential to be extremely able at whichever activities they undertake. They are capable of rising to the top of their professions. Those who have developed their full potential are idealists and visionaries. They have an understanding of themselves and others. They are charismatic and inspirational. They have quiet inner strength, strong convictions and much perception. They are leaders in their chosen field, leading in a sensitive and caring way. They often have vocational zeal, seeking to influence and to change the ways that things are done.
Taking it a bit further, I used the handy chart on this site and typed in his full name, Barack Hussein Obama. Believe it or not, numerically it boils down to 1:
The characteristics of #1 are: Initiating action, pioneering, leading, independent, attaining, individual.
The expression or destiny for #1:
A number 1 Expression denotes the skilled executive with keen administrative capabilities. You must develop the capacity to be a fine leader, sales executive, or promoter. You have the tools to become an original person with a creative approach to problem solving, and a penchant for initiating action. Someone may have to follow behind you to handle the details, but you know how to get things going and make things happen. You have a good mind and the ability to use it for your advancement. Because of these factors, you have much potential for achievement and financial rewards. Frequently, this expression belongs to one running a business or striving to achieve a level of accomplishment on ones talents and efforts. You have little need for much supervision, preferring to act on your own with little restraint. You are both ambitious and determined. Self-confident and self-reliant must be yours, as you develop a strong unyielding will and the courage of your convictions.
Your Soul Urge number is: 9
With a 9 Soul Urge, you want to give to others, usually in a humanitarian or philanthropic manner. You are highly motivated to give friendship, affection and love. And you are generous in giving of your knowledge and experience. You have very sharing urges, and you are likely to have a great deal to share. Your concern for others makes you a very sympathetic and generous person with a sensitive and compassionate nature.
You are able to view life in very broad and intuitive terms. You often express high ideals and an inspirational approach to life. If you are able to fully realize the potential of your motivation, you will be a very self-sacrificing person who is able to give freely without being concerned about any return or reward.
Your Inner Dream number is: 1
An Inner Dream number of 1 means:
You dream of being a leader and one who is in charge. You want to be known for your courage, daring, and original ideas. You seek unconquered heights. People may get a first impression that you are very aggressive and sure of yourself.
Have some fun with it yourself!
(And you're right, John McCain, Barack Obama really is "The One.")