Evening Star
The Evening Star is the exact opposite of the Morning Star and one of the most powerful three-candle bearish reversal patterns.
Realistic chart representation
Look for this pattern at the end of a consolidated uptrend, preferably on a key resistance level. Do not trade against the long-term trend.
What is the Evening Star pattern?
The Evening Star is the exact opposite of the Morning Star and one of the most powerful three-candle bearish reversal patterns. It forms at the end of an uptrend: (1) large bullish candle, (2) small candle or doji with gap up, (3) large bearish candle that closes at least 50% into the first candle's body. It represents the progressive transfer of control from buyers to sellers.
How do you trade Evening Star?
Why does the Evening Star pattern work?
The Evening Star is the bearish counterpart of the Morning Star — a three-candle reversal pattern that appears at the end of an uptrend. The first candle is a large bullish candle (buyers dominant), the second is a small candle or doji that gaps up (uncertainty and momentum loss), and the third is a large bearish candle that closes at least 50% into the first candle's body (sellers take control).
The pattern narrates a complete psychological transition from bullish confidence to bearish takeover. The first candle shows buyers in full control. The second candle shows the first sign of doubt — the small body indicates that buyers can no longer push price higher with the same conviction. The gap up (when present) shows a final bullish attempt that fails. The third candle is the confirmation: sellers erupt with force, erasing more than half of the first candle's gains.
The Evening Star's reliability depends on the same factors as the Morning Star: the size contrast between candles, the presence of gaps, and the volume profile. The third candle should have high volume (2-3x average) to confirm the bearish conviction. The deeper the third candle closes into the first candle's body, the more reliable the pattern. On Daily and Weekly timeframes, the Evening Star is one of the most trusted bearish reversal signals, especially when it forms at major resistance levels or Fibonacci extensions.