Candlestick patterns are one of the simplest ways to understand what price is trying to tell us. They can help traders spot potential reversals, identify continuation moves, and understand where buyers or sellers may be gaining control. In the chart above, I’ve highlighted 20 commonly used candlestick patterns, including Hammer, Inverted Hammer, Shooting Star, Bullish Engulfing, Morning Star, Doji, Marubozu, Rising Three Methods, Three White Soldiers, and Three Black Crows. But one important thing I always remind traders: don’t trade a candlestick pattern in isolation. A pattern becomes much more meaningful when it appears around a strong support or resistance level and is confirmed by price action, trend, volume, or other technical analysis. The goal isn’t to memorize every pattern. It’s to understand what the candles are telling you about market psychology—and then use that information as part of a proper trading plan. Learn the pattern. Wait for confirmation. Manage your risk.