Start by mastering the "Big Five": the Hammer, the Shooting Star, the Engulfing patterns, the Doji, and the Morning/Evening Star. Once you can spot these in real-time, you will have a significant edge in any market environment.
: A small candle followed by a larger candle whose body completely “engulfs” the previous one. It’s the visual equivalent of a tidal wave washing over a sandcastle — a sudden shift in control. the candlestick pattern book
