Doji and engulfing patterns: do you actually trade them?

The doji signals indecision; the engulfing pattern signals a reversal attempt. Both are famous, both are everywhere on charts, and both fail constantly without context. Beginners learn the shapes before they learn the conditions.

Do you trade candle patterns?

• which one, and what context you require
• how often it fails for you
• what you'd tell a beginner about patterns

The candlestick guide puts the patterns in proper context.