23 Candlestick Consolidation Patterns

Japanese Candlestick consolidation patterns are displayed below from strongest to weakest.

Consolidation Patterns are typically weak candlestick patterns that have close to an even chance of resolving in either direction (i.e. less than 1.5 times as likely to resolve in either direction).

Consolidations in an Uptrend

Harami

Consolidation pattern

A tall white candle followed by a shorter black candle. The body of the second candle is enclosed within the body (between the open and close) of the first candle.

Harami Cross

Consolidation pattern

A tall white candle followed by a doji candlestick (with the open near the close). The second candle occurs within the body of the first candle.

Tri-Star

Very weak bearish consolidation pattern

Three consecutive dojis in a prevailing uptrend signal indecision and a possible reversal.

Dragonfly

Consolidation pattern

A single candlestick with a tall shadow and open and close near the top of the trading range.

On Neck Line

Consolidation pattern

A tall white candle gaps up to a shorter black candle which closes near the previous high.

In Neck Line

Consolidation pattern

A tall white candle gaps up to a shorter black candle which closes within the upper shadow of the first candle.

A tall white candle gaps up to a shorter black candle. The shadows may overlap but not the bodies. This is followed by a tall black candle that opens within the body of the second candle and closes within the body of the first candle.

Meeting Line

Consolidation pattern

A tall white candle is followed by a tall black candle that closes near the first candlestick close.

Kicking

Consolidation pattern

A white marubozu (no shadows) gaps down to a black marubozu (no shadows).

Ladder Top

Consolidation pattern

Three overlapping white candles followed by a fourth white candle with a longer tail. Each of the first four candles has a higher close than the previous body. The pattern then gaps down to a fifth, black candle that usually closes within the body of the first candle.

Upside Tasuki Gap

Consolidation pattern

A tall white candle gaps up, with no overlapping bodies, to a second white candle. A third, black candle then closes within the gap between the first two candles.

Consolidations in a Downtrend

Harami

Consolidation pattern

A tall black candle followed by a shorter white candle. The open and the close of the white candle usually occur within the body of the first candle.

Homing Pigeon

Consolidation pattern

A tall black candle followed by a shorter black candle. The open and the close of the second candle usually occur within the body of the first candle.

Harami Cross

Consolidation pattern

A tall black candle followed by a doji. The second candle occurs within the body of the initial candle.

Tri-Star

Weak bearish consolidation pattern

Three consecutive dojis in a prevailing downtrend signal indecision and a possible reversal.

Gravestone

Consolidation pattern

A candle with the open and close near the bottom of the trading range. A long upper shadow signals a possible reversal.

On Neck Line

Consolidation pattern

A tall black candle gaps down to a shorter white candle. The close of second candle should match (or nearly match) the previous low.

In Neck Line

Consolidation pattern

A tall black candle gaps down to a shorter white candle. The close of second candle should overlap the lower shadow of the previous candle.

Meeting Line

Consolidation pattern

A tall black candle is followed by a tall white candle. The two candles should have the same close.

Kicking

Consolidation pattern

A black marubozu (no shadows - strong bear signal) gaps up to a white marubozu (no shadows - strong bull signal).

Ladder Bottom

Consolidation pattern

Three overlapping black candles followed by a fourth black candle with a long upper shadow. Each of the first four candles has a lower close than the previous body. A gap up to a fifth and final candle, which is white and usually closes within the body of the first candle.

Downside Tasuki Gap

Consolidation pattern

A tall black candle gaps down to a second black candle. A third, white candle closes within the gap between the first two candles.

Three Stars in the South

Weak consolidation pattern

Three black candles that get progressively smaller with the third candle usually closing below the body of the first candle.

More candlestick patterns:

Basic Candlestick Patterns for the foundation of candlestick charts explaining components and rudimentary patterns.
On 8 Strongest Candlestick Patterns we rank the eight most reliable Japanese patterns, at least 3 times as likely to have a successful outcome.
Bullish and Bearish Reversal Patterns, where an up-trend or down-trend is expected to reverse direction;
Bullish and Bearish Continuation Patterns, where the trend is likely to continue in its original direction; and

	Education >> Candlestick Patterns 23 Candlestick Consolidation Patterns Japanese Candlestick consolidation patterns are displayed below from strongest to weakest. Consolidation Patterns are typically weak candlestick patterns that have close to an even chance of resolving in either direction (i.e. less than 1.5 times as likely to resolve in either direction). Consolidations in an Uptrend Harami Consolidation pattern A tall white candle followed by a shorter black candle. The body of the second candle is enclosed within the body (between the open and close) of the first candle. Harami Cross Consolidation pattern A tall white candle followed by a doji candlestick (with the open near the close). The second candle occurs within the body of the first candle. Tri-Star Very weak bearish consolidation pattern Three consecutive dojis in a prevailing uptrend signal indecision and a possible reversal. Dragonfly Consolidation pattern A single candlestick with a tall shadow and open and close near the top of the trading range. On Neck Line Consolidation pattern A tall white candle gaps up to a shorter black candle which closes near the previous high. In Neck Line Consolidation pattern A tall white candle gaps up to a shorter black candle which closes within the upper shadow of the first candle. Two Crows Consolidation pattern A tall white candle gaps up to a shorter black candle. The shadows may overlap but not the bodies. This is followed by a tall black candle that opens within the body of the second candle and closes within the body of the first candle. Meeting Line Consolidation pattern A tall white candle is followed by a tall black candle that closes near the first candlestick close. Kicking Consolidation pattern A white marubozu (no shadows) gaps down to a black marubozu (no shadows). Ladder Top Consolidation pattern Three overlapping white candles followed by a fourth white candle with a longer tail. Each of the first four candles has a higher close than the previous body. The pattern then gaps down to a fifth, black candle that usually closes within the body of the first candle. Upside Tasuki Gap Consolidation pattern A tall white candle gaps up, with no overlapping bodies, to a second white candle. A third, black candle then closes within the gap between the first two candles. Consolidations in a Downtrend Harami Consolidation pattern A tall black candle followed by a shorter white candle. The open and the close of the white candle usually occur within the body of the first candle. Homing Pigeon Consolidation pattern A tall black candle followed by a shorter black candle. The open and the close of the second candle usually occur within the body of the first candle. Harami Cross Consolidation pattern A tall black candle followed by a doji. The second candle occurs within the body of the initial candle. Tri-Star Weak bearish consolidation pattern Three consecutive dojis in a prevailing downtrend signal indecision and a possible reversal. Gravestone Consolidation pattern A candle with the open and close near the bottom of the trading range. A long upper shadow signals a possible reversal. On Neck Line Consolidation pattern A tall black candle gaps down to a shorter white candle. The close of second candle should match (or nearly match) the previous low. In Neck Line Consolidation pattern A tall black candle gaps down to a shorter white candle. The close of second candle should overlap the lower shadow of the previous candle. Meeting Line Consolidation pattern A tall black candle is followed by a tall white candle. The two candles should have the same close. Kicking Consolidation pattern A black marubozu (no shadows - strong bear signal) gaps up to a white marubozu (no shadows - strong bull signal). Ladder Bottom Consolidation pattern Three overlapping black candles followed by a fourth black candle with a long upper shadow. Each of the first four candles has a lower close than the previous body. A gap up to a fifth and final candle, which is white and usually closes within the body of the first candle. Downside Tasuki Gap Consolidation pattern A tall black candle gaps down to a second black candle. A third, white candle closes within the gap between the first two candles. Three Stars in the South Weak consolidation pattern Three black candles that get progressively smaller with the third candle usually closing below the body of the first candle. More candlestick patterns: Basic Candlestick Patterns for the foundation of candlestick charts explaining components and rudimentary patterns. On 8 Strongest Candlestick Patterns we rank the eight most reliable Japanese patterns, at least 3 times as likely to have a successful outcome. Bullish and Bearish Reversal Patterns, where an up-trend or down-trend is expected to reverse direction; Bullish and Bearish Continuation Patterns, where the trend is likely to continue in its original direction; and	Share: A+ A− FREE 12-month subscription to The Patient Investor Get the insights you need to stay ahead in financial markets when you sign up to Incredible Charts premium service by 31 December. Start Now Incredible Charts Try our popular premium stock charting software, with proprietary trading tools and powerful stock screens. More than 420K downloads Suitable for Windows 10 & 11 Start with a 5-day Free Trial Download Premium Web Charts Premium cross-platform web charts with proprietary trading tools and powerful stock screens. No downloads or installation required. Suitable for Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems. 5-day Free Trial Trading Diary Free education, with technical updates and macro outlook. Join Now
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