Using the MA indicator is one of the best indicators to measure trends through charts. It's going to get easier. But you can also try fibbonaci and rsi. These two indicators are also very helpful.
MA is useful for trend direction however learning candlestick patterns is the most important aspect of trading after trend direction has been revealed, candlestick patterns on the charts on it own is an indicator, exhaustion candlesticks plus RSI indicator will reveal price reversal at the overbought or oversold region, or price continuation, however all this requires constant learning and practicing by the OP to guarantee earning profits consistently which can take alot of time to achieve it.