Elements of Harmony

The Elements of Harmony are six supernatural artifacts representing subjective aspects of harmony. Each artifact represents an element of friendship and can only work if wielded by one who possesses the corresponding trait and if all six are used in conjunction. They have been wielded on rare occasions, particularly during events marked by danger and anarchy as a last resort to restore and enforce the balance of peace and order. However, the effects of their use are generally temporary and non-lethal, usually a form of banishment or imprisonment.

Depiction in films

My Little Pony Equestria Girls

Only the Element of Magic appears physically in this film, where Princess Cadance also mentions that Twilight Sparkle's princess crown is actually her Element of Harmony, even though it looks different. The princess’s crown is from then on a lighter shade of gold and is not decorated with oval sapphires. The star-shaped gem is positioned lower. The crown rests horizontally, not vertically, on Twilight's head.

Sunset Shimmer steals the crown – the element of magic – hinting to Twilight that something "happens when you bring an Element of Harmony into an alternate world". She uses it to turn herself into a demonic creature and enslave the inhabitants of the human world, and states that she will bring her army through the portal to conquer Equestria. When Sunset attempts to destroy Twilight, her friends shield her, and the element of magic activates and gives them the power to defeat Sunset Shimmer.

My Little Pony Equestria Girls: Rainbow Rocks

The rough animatic version of Twilight's "element of magic" crown is shown during the opening credits of the film.

Bearers

Applejack

Both human and Equestrian counterparts of Applejack (formerly Princess Luna and later Princess Celestia) possesses the element of honesty. In the first film, Applejack's human counterpart briefly channels the element to reform Sunset back to normal.

Fluttershy

Both human and Equestrian counterparts of Fluttershy (originally Princess Celestia) possesses the element of kindness. In the first film, Fluttershy's human counterpart briefly channels the element to reform Sunset back to normal.

Pinkie Pie

Both human and Equestrian counterparts of Pinkie Pie (formerly Princess Luna and later Princess Celestia) possesses the element of laughter. In the first film, Pinkie's human counterpart briefly channels the element to reform Sunset back to normal.

Rarity

Both human and Equestrian counterparts of Rarity (originally Princess Celestia) possesses the element of generosity. In the first film, Rarity's human counterpart briefly channels the element to reform Sunset back to normal.

Rainbow Dash

Both human and Equestrian counterparts of Rainbow Dash (formerly Princess Luna and later Princess Celestia) possesses the element of loyalty. In the first film, Rainbow's human counterpart briefly channels the element to reform Sunset back to normal.

Twilight Sparkle

And lastly, only Twilight from Equestria (originally Princess Celestia) possesses the element of magic. In the first film, she channels her own element, as well as the other Elements her human friends possess, to reform Sunset back to normal.

Gallery

My Little Pony Equestria Girls

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My Little Pony Equestria Girls: Rainbow Rocks