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How to Choose a Cutie Mark for Your My Little Pony OC

Creating a My Little Pony original character can be frustrating. But do you know what can be even more mind-numbing? Giving them a Cutie Mark. Read this article to find a method to decide on a Cutie Mark for your My Little Pony original character.

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Study. Look into symbology (or semiotics) to understand proper meaning behind symbols. Look up mythology (especially Greek mythology) to have a better understanding of the significance of common symbols and text.
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Consider your talents. Are you a pianist? Give your pony a piano. Are you a writer? Give them a quill and ink.
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Take your interests into consideration. Depending on whether or not your OC is a representation of you, you can use symbols from any reach of pop culture. If you like Star Wars, use a lightsaber or Stormtrooper helmet.
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Take a look at your occupation. A cutie mark determines what your pony is destined to be good at. Do you have a job that you excel at? Granted, a burger grill or office cubicle probably won't tickle your fancy for a cutie mark, but think outside the box.
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Think about your pony's hobbies, skills, or profession. Is your pony a crime-fighter vigilante? Give them a mask as a cutie mark.
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Look at your pony. Is your OC based on or heavily influenced by a particular theme? Electronics, holidays, or even other fandoms. If your pony is say, Christmas-themed, give them a candy cane or holly wreath.
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Consider your own virtues. You may or may not consider yourself an outstandingly virtuous person, but everyone has a significant virtue. Try referring back to the symbol studies. Come up with something that visually and accurately represents your virtue. A magnifying glass could represent curiosity, an hourglass could represent patience, a shield could represent perseverance, and so on.
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Be creative when deciding on your cutie mark. Think outside the box. The My Little Pony fandom is large and ever-growing, and only a fraction of those fans have OC's, but that's still a lot.
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Sketch out a sample once you have an idea. If you like it, test how it looks on your pony.
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Make the decision. Once you have an eligible candidate for your pony, choose it and add it to your pony.

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TipsEdit

Be careful when choosing a cutie mark. You don't want to accidentally share the exact same cutie mark with someone else.

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Try out several cutie marks before coming to a conclusion. You have to be sure before you decide.

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Put some thought into it. Your pony's cutie mark is permanent.

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Choose what has meaning to you. This is your pony, no one else's.

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Make sure your cutie mark is unique. It can't be a copy, that is not how it goes. Each pony has a special talent. Different special talents. A cutie mark is like who they are, comparing to your differences are you. That is something special to think about.

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Look on MLP TV episodes. Are you copying a cutie mark? If so, think of something else.

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WarningsEdit

Don't use someone else's cutie mark. You probably wouldn't appreciate it if someone adopted your cutie mark. Extend that courtesy to everyone else.

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Don't over-think it. There are a lot of possibilities.

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Don't change your pony's cutie mark. Once you've decided and shared it, it's out there; there's no taking it back.

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Don't use anything that could be considered hateful or offensive. For example, a swastika, which is a symbol of luck, is probably not a good idea.

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