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Morning Star

A three-candle bullish reversal pattern at support

A morning star is a three-candle pattern: (1) large bearish candle, (2) small-bodied candle showing indecision, (3) large bullish candle. It signals the end of a downtrend and potential reversal up.

How to Recognize

  • Three-candle formation at support
  • First candle: large bearish
  • Second candle: small body (star)
  • Third candle: large bullish closing into first candle

How to Avoid

  • Must appear at support after decline
  • Third candle should close above midpoint of first
  • Gap between candles adds strength
  • Volume should increase on third candle