Stick #78: Wolves Ahead, Tigers Behind (Unfavorable)
前有狼来后有虎，险境之中须冷静。不可盲目前与后，侧向迂回找生门。
Plain reading
Wolves before and tigers behind — in peril, stay calm. Do not rush forward or backward blindly; turn aside and seek the hidden door to life.
Interpretation
This is an unfavorable lot titled "Wolves Ahead, Tigers Behind." Danger front and rear — keep a cool head. "Turn aside and seek the door of life" shows when forward and back fail, lateral and winding paths may save you.
Advice
Stop thinking only "forward or back." Ask "what third road exists?" Outsiders often see the door of life.
From the Records of the Grand Historian: "Relieve Zhao by attacking Wei" — not straight at Zhao but at Wei — in peril, seek the side path.