Could there be more elements of harmony?

[Scootalove 10,689]

Yeah, but did you see an extra star added to Twilight's cutie-mark? 

 

Is there another element? Because it sure seems so! XD I pretty sure this is a hint for that to come. Plus, what would balance out the 'race' scenario, better? Another Unicorn of course! 2 Unicorns again, 2 Pegasi, 2 Earth ponies, and one Alicorn. It makes sense. Plus, they had a mane-7 in the 3rd generation, so this definitely makes sense. 

Yeah I saw that. But, I don't really think that they might add another element without explaining more. Maybe, your right. For now, I'm not sure.

[Untitled Goose Q 5,137]

They would have to explain why the other elements do not need the new one as well, and that is why I don't see it happening. I think even the greatest writers would struggle with it.

[They call me Loyalty 1,948]

I wouldn't like that to happen. Anyway I think they are pretty complete as group, and by the way. Which new element should be included? Of course without any trait already present in the original mane six team.

I have also heard some ideas about the "disharmony" elements. Which I think, would be something like that...

Selfishness-Laziness: Applejack's conterpart

Treachery: Rainbow Dash's conterpart

Dark magic - Pride: Twilight Sparkle's conterpart

Sadness: Pinkie Pie's conterpart.

Greediness: Rarity's conterpart.

Wrath : Fluttershy's conterpart.
 

 

Though I wouldn't like to see this neither. Not at all.
 

[Jamesblorg39welsh 125]

I think Azora should become a character not a major character but one that joins in from time to time she could be the element of curiosity

[SCS 7,537]

I do not believe that the addition of a new element of harmony is necessary. The writers did an excellent job of keeping the elements general to a certain degree. They are not so general that they lose their meaning, but they are general enough so that the wide spectrum that is positive emotion can fit within all of them when viewed as a whole.

 

Here are some examples of different aspects of positivity that can all fit within the elements of harmony. Please note that this is not an all inclusive list.

 

Kindness: Love, empathy, compassion, friendship, helpfulness.

 

Loyalty: Bravery, strength, courage, dedication, perseverance.

 

Generosity: Charity, helpfulness, selflessness, love.

 

Laughter: Optimism, cheeriness, positivity, clarity, love.

 

Honesty: Integrity, trustworthiness, dependability.

 

Magic: Unity, spirit, destiny, hope, love, peace.

Edited July 27, 2013 by SCS

[Flutter's lover <3 8,205]

Doesn't Princess Cadence possess the Element of Love? Maybe not a specific element of Harmony like what the mane 6 have,but an element nonetheless

[Silent Saturn 34]

Hmmm What about the element of Trust? or would that fall under the loyalty category? Element of Love? or is that Cadances's territory? -ponders-

[Derpamena Diane Pie 13]

I don't think there will be another element of harmony. There's also the chance that bronies will get mad like eqg. But if there has to be one more, I would pick imagination

[RrVPfX9cPtw59FpC 1,304]

Yeah, there's been talk of an element of bravery. I don't know who would get it, Spike, Discord, or somepony else, but I wouldn't be too surprised if there was an addition.

[RrVPfX9cPtw59FpC 1,304]

Yeah, I love all these ideas! There are enough elements of harmony, but perhaps there could be some other sort of magic that's almost as powerful as the elements, which your ideas make up.

[Scootalove 10,689]

More Elements of Harmony? I think that would be pretty pointless since, having a 7th Element wouldn't be needed since having six elements is enough to protect Equestria.

[Thrashy 2,800]

As far as my headcanon's concerned, the six Elements of Harmony are based upon the virtues that Equestrian society has always valued the most, so I'd say there probably wouldn't be an additional one anytime soon. My own original nation has seven virtues that it holds dear, which I'm calling the Elements of Order:

 

Justice

Valor

Honor

Sacrifice

Compassion

Humility

Wisdom

 

Now if only I weren't too lazy to actually start writing stuff around this.

Edited August 1, 2013 by Lowline Thrash

[Mzukiller 233]

Wow, that would be an awful plot twist

>Remember when we said there were only six elements? WE LIED! There's like 20, now go get em!

 

Ew, I couldn't imagine being led on like that.

[SenpaiNoticedMe 2]

I love the idea of more Elements. It really fills me with joy when a new member is added (Like the new Ninja in Ninjago.) A friend and I have made the theory of 3 missing Elements. In the chart  we see each point of the star points to an element, but three aren't. Possibly missing on the chart. maybe they'll be found in season 5. It'll add more awesome into the show.

[sweetolebob18 728]

Perhaps an Element of Insight?  Sometimes, friends can see things about you that you can't see about yourself.  I've also seen comments about either Trixie or Sunset Shimmer becoming Luna's protégé.  Perhaps an Element of Forgiveness?  Although, they are more in need of Forgiveness than exhibiting it.

 

Now for something completely different.  I wasn't too surprised Discord turned against the ponies.  Only Fluttershy treated him like a true friend.  The others were cynical & suspicious, reminding me of myself.  Quick to suspect, with false accusations, & never an apology.  You never call, you never write, you never lend me money! (Line from an old movie, accusing someone of being a bad friend)

[Adorkable 2,737]

I've seen people say that Trixie had the Element of "Humiliation", which I can agree that would make a suitable Element, but I don't really see any being added to the show. ^^"

[[NULL] 906]

Wouldn't adding another element of harmony, and/or main character be kind of unnecessary retconning?

[sweetolebob18 728]

Watching Season 4 Princess Twilight, part 2  When they gave the elements back, the tree perked up & sort of hinted there might be (2?) more elements.  Then it gave them the castle box.

 

In the Rainbow Rocks movie, Sunset Shimmer definitely showed more insight than all the others put together, even Twilight.  If there was an Element of Insight, I would say she would be in line for it.  Spike as the other one? Maybe.  Oh, but where would they find the episodes to spare?

[Jangocoolguy 433]

No thanks. The elements are fine the way they are.

 

And ask yourselves: do we really want FiM to find its Scrappy Doo or Cousin Oliver?

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[RainbowTashie 378]

element of justice? that'd be awesome

[Dulset Tarn 441]

Do you guys actually know what the elements are? As in, why those specific six things? It'd shave off a lot of silly suggestions to think about that first.

[Pastel 7,630]

Here's my post, since the topics have been merged....

 

While I think 6 elements of Harmony is enough, I really like the idea of sin ponies! Each of them would be the contrary of one of the elements of Harmony (ex: laughter => sadness, generosity => greed...)

[VitalSpark 1,830]

I don't think it's going to happen, but I'll note that there are six smaller branches on the tree. If the elements grow on the tree of harmony like fruit, then one day those branches could bear elements as well.

[Sazama Ichida 2,367]

I think it would be probable that there are more than just the six mane elements right? I mean Cadance is the element of love so its possible right? We have

 

Twilight: Magic

 

Pinkie pie: laughter

 

Fluttershy: kindness

 

Rainbow Dash: Loyalty

 

Rarity: Generosity

 

 

Applejack: Honesty

 

Cadance: Love

 

All the element weilders are female so why not have a few stallions in the mix? These are a few elements I thought of.

 

 

Courage

 

Knowledge

 

Faith

 

Hope

 

Truth

 

Peace

Honesty and Truth? That's redundant lol. Courage and Faith? That's also kind of redundant...

 

Knowledge and Hope? Those don't really make alot of sense.

 

Love and Peace I agree with definitely.

 

And I'm thinking add:

 

Forgiveness

Mercy

Compassion

 

Has it really been confirmed that Cadence has an Element of Harmony called Love? I'm pretty sure there are only six. I have always thought there should be a seventh one called Love though.

Edited January 17, 2015 by Asbel Lhant