1. Bullish Engulfing
Shape: Big green candle fully "engulfs" the previous red candle.
Meaning: Strong bullish reversal.
2. Bearish Engulfing
Shape: Big red candle fully "engulfs" the previous green candle.
Meaning: Strong bearish reversal.
3. Doji
Shape: Open and close prices are almost the same.
Meaning: Market indecision. Could signal a reversal if found after a trend.
4. Hammer
Shape: Small body, long lower wick.
Meaning: Bullish reversal after a downtrend.
5. Shooting Star
Shape: Small body, long upper wick.
Meaning: Bearish reversal after an uptrend.