"The Elements of Harmony are ancient magic... a deeper magic than spells and illusions. Deeper even than the Fire of Friendship, and more powerful than the full might of disharmony. That is reflected in what they are, of course -- Kindness, Generosity, Loyalty, Laughter, Honest, and Magic. Magic is the center, for the other five are what create it and empower it. To properly use them, one most embody the principle of the Element they bear."

Celestia's wings, head, and tail all lowered slightly, the only outward sign she would allow herself to show of what these thoughts had brought to mind. "One pony may use more than one Element, if they embody them. When we defeated Discord, my sister and I each used three. Later, I was able to use all six by myself, though their power was only a mere fraction of what it could have been."