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26 COLUMNIST Issue # 3 2020 PROPERTY360DIGEST PROPERTY360DIGEST Issue # 3 Annual Outlook (12 Animal Signs) While the professional road ahead is rocky, upping your communicative prowess will go a long way to ensuring your efforts won’t go unrecognised while keeping the corporate drama coming your way to an absolute minimum!  With Dato Joey Yap It’ll be a New Year before you know it and with it comes new beginnings! The upcoming year of the Metal Rat will be an exciting time for us — the shift in Qi that will permeate 2020 means that new opportunities, as well as challenges, are in store.  Relationships  Maintaining a positive mind and an upbeat personality will allow the Tiger to resist the side effects of their weak Peach Blossom luck in 2020. Potential partners will be charmed by the energy and aura that you bring to the atmosphere, so stay cheery and your love life could well be merry!  We all know the frustration of being ill-prepared to surmount life’s challenges and boldly grasp great opportunities… but what if you had insights to these prospects beforehand?  Find out what you can expect from the year ahead based on your Animal Sign and use that knowledge to design a great 2020 for yourself! 1. Rat  Wealth  While there’s no denying the Rat’s efforts can and will yield monetary rewards, he or she needs to be extra cautious of unwittingly overspending this year and thus wasting their hard-earned cash. Conceiving a budget plan and adhering rigidly to it will keep the Rat’s wallet comfortably plump in the year ahead.  Career  A one-man-army mentality will do you no favours this year. This is a period where you’ll find people in both your social and corporate circle that will willingly help and empower you in your pursuits. Be approachable and a team player, and you’ll avoid the backlash of corporate politics while gaining indispensable allies. Relationships  It will be relatively uneventful in the love department, though committed Rats should still keep the fires of their romance ablaze by whisking their partner on a relaxing getaway this year. This will keep your relationship away from the threat of complacency and utter boredom. Single Rats should instead prioritise the expansion of their social circle as this will increase their chances of finding someone that catches their eye. There’s no rush, however – whirlwind romances aren’t in the cards for you this 2020, so take it slow!    Health  Pay extra attention to your physical and emotional wellbeing this year. The Rat has a greater chance of encountering urinary enjoy prosperity this year, but remember to appreciate the need for rest to keep burnout and stress at bay!  Career  Your likeability will soar this year as superior and fellow co-workers become more receptive to you this year, enabling you to achieve a harmonious working environment. Polish your communication skills and you’ll be able to expedite this process!  Relationships  The single Ox is ready to mingle and potential partners are definitely within your social orbit. Don’t play coy; be earnest and sincere about your feelings without being overbearing and your long search for love may well come to an end.  Health   The sturdy Ox remains relatively impervious to serious illness in the coming year, though a good diet and eye for fitness will ensure that even common health concerns will hardly ever bother you this time around! system issues this time around, but this will be of little issue if you respect nutrition, healthier living and medical check-ups when necessary.  2. Ox  Wealth  You’ll see many opportunities to generate wealth across various avenues, even beyond your day job. The Ox may 3. Tiger  Wealth  While wealth opportunities will be plenty if you’re receptive to travelling, suppress your urge to splurge as monetary loss is a very real threat this year. Minimising the financial damage is all about being prudent and keeping your finance in check. Career Health  The Tiger is daring, but now’s the time to channel that trait in ways that don’t involve any grave risk to both your physical and mental wellbeing. Sticking to an effective health regime will allow the Tiger to stay fit enough to tackle 2020’s ample opportunities.   4. Rabbit  Wealth  So long as you avoid any high-risk investments, the Rabbit will be hopping towards abundance throughout 2020. Remember to remain diligent and assume an uncompromising work ethic – this will boost your already positive Wealth Luck and raise your chances for a well-deserved raise. Real estate investment should also be an activity on your radar this year, though it’s best to play conservative and select only low-risk investments.    27 Career The Rabbit is liable to being swept up in gossip at the workplace, though prioritising work over corporate drama will allow you to minimise the backlash of the wagging tongues. Despite the rumours surrounding you, you’ll nonetheless enjoy helping hands from colleagues throughout the year. Return the favours as they come and you’ll design a better work experience for yourself this 2020.   Relationships  Single Rabbits will be jumping for joy this 2020 thanks to positive Peach Blossom luck, though you’re advised to be proactive in the game of love instead of waiting for someone to sweep you off your feet. Meanwhile, committed Rabbits may want to consider tying the knot thanks to the presence of auspicious stars.    Health A change of lifestyle and daily routine could be wise to preserve the Rabbit’s physical and mental wellbeing. Prevention is far better than cure; the Rabbit should adhere to this maxim strongly by committing to a stricter fitness regime this 2020. 5. Dragon Wealth    It’s prudent to rely on those far superior to you in terms of financial management this 2020. The Dragon should be looking at investments into fixed deposits as well as better saving plans; expert advice will certainly help with such financial strategizing.  professional life this time around, but such hardships are also an opportunity for you to discover ways you can improve your interactions with those at the workplace.  Relationships  Romantically entangled Dragons are in the clear for a progressive love life this year; there’s even the probability of resounding wedding bells should either party express their desire to tie the knot! Single Dragons aren’t quite as fortunate in the love department, though mustering the courage to convey their affections towards the one their love may lead to surprising, but favourable, outcomes.  Health This year is one where the Dragon should refrain from any extreme physical activity. Exercise is of course never frowned upon, though you should nonetheless be mindful of overexertion as you’re more prone to physical injury this year. Meanwhile, pay special attention to any potential health concerns pertaining to your waist and stomach area.  Career Look at the silver linings of every career- related issue that may test the Dragon’s perseverance this year. Miscommunication and backstabbing may dominate your 6. Snake  Wealth  Thankfully, there will be opportunities for the Snake to accumulate, save and spend money in a more relaxed manner compared to the previous year. Nonetheless, toughen up the security around your assets if possible, to prevent any possible loss in wealth due to theft. Career There are high chances of a promotion this year as your rapport with your superiors improve overall. Don’t be afraid to voice out what your contributions are; silence and false modesty are poor traits to get your talents noticed by those above you.  Relationships