The Three Advancing White Soldiers pattern is the opposite of the Three Black Crows pattern. It is called the Three Advancing White Soldiers patternbecause it consists of three relatively long bullish (advancing) candlesticks that are light in color. Each of the three candlesticks should close on or near the high price for the period and, with each candlestick making steady advances in price. Each candlestick should not have long upper shadows or wicks and should preferably open within the real body of the preceding candlestick in the pattern, though the latter is not essential. When this pattern appears in a downtrend, it indicates the potential emergence of strength and a possible trend reversal. However, if the three candlesticks are over extended and make significant advances you may need to be wary of overbought conditions.