How do you read red and green candlesticks?

If the price of the candle is closing above the opening price of the candle, then the price is moving upwards and the candle would be green (the color of the candle depends on the chart settings). If the candle is red, then the price closed below the open.

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Then, why do candle flames move?

When a candle burns, the flame heats the nearby air and starts to rise. As this warm air moves up, cooler air and oxygen rush in at the bottom of the flame to replace it. This creates a continual cycle of upward moving air around the flame (a convection current), which gives the flame its elongated or teardrop shape. Why is my candle flame dancing? Any bursts of air that cause your candle flame to dance around also cause your wick to use fuel at an inconsistent pace. The wick is drawing oil from the candle wax as fuel, and a buildup is created within the wick. Bursts of air cause the flame to burn less oil than the wick is taking in.

How long are you supposed to burn a candle?

Solution: Particularly for their first burn, candles are supposed to burn for at least one hour per inch of container diameter. So, if you bought a new candle that is 3 inches in diameter, you should burn your candle for at least 3 hours (though not more than 4 at a time). Why you should light candles? As a sensory form of mental health therapy, here are a few reasons to keep burning candles: Creates ambiance. Candles transform an atmosphere through scent, changing the way we feel in space. Calms the mind. Improves mood. Stimulates memory. Supports a restful sleep. Creates consistency.

In respect to this, are candles bad for you?

Exposure to chemicals emitted by scented candles "is so low that they pose no significant risk to human health," she said. "Even the highest users of scented candles and other fragranced products are not putting themselves at any appreciable risk of harm."