Kenya and Marlo have been at odds for therefore lengthy that it’s troublesome to pinpoint exactly when and the way issues went left. In season six, Marlo and Kenya had been budding besties, unnerving Nene and culminating with the infamous Bailey Bowl altercation. Nene throwing a water bottle at Marlo, and Marlo claiming she upgraded Nene marked a brief finish for the years-long friendship, although they’d ultimately reconcile.

By season 9, Kenya and Marlo’s relationship hit an all-time low. In the course of the season’s glamping journey, Marlo mentioned they fell out due to her lack of an invite to each Kenya’s celebration and housewarming celebration. So as to add insult to harm, Kenya invited Nene to her birthday and posted an image of them collectively. Blasphemy. After revealing why her emotions had been slighted, Marlo hurls insults: Kenya is depressing, her lashes are a catastrophe, she wants a dermatologist, she will be able to’t maintain a person, and many others. However the true nail within the coffin was Marlo remarking that “if an individual’s mom don’t need to be bothered by them, you already know one thing ain’t proper … that’s how I do know she’s evil.” The time of demise for Kenya and Marlo’s relationship immortally lies inside episode 13 of season 9, RIP.

With Marlo now being a full-time peach holder as a substitute of only a “buddy of,” her relationship with Kenya continues to mutate into one thing greater than invites to birthday events and marching bands ruining wig launches. This season, Marlo hit the bottom working speaking shit about Kenya, and practically each time they’ve been on the similar occasion voices had been raised and pictures had been fired. Kenya can actually do nothing proper in Marlo’s eyes, even affected by a chilly has changed into ammunition to name Kenya a liar. Kenya isn’t utterly harmless within the backwards and forwards, however Marlo is usually the one to take issues to a below-the-belt place. Tonight, throughout Marlo’s woman’s journey to Blue Ridge, it dawned on me: what we’ve got right here is the battle of the Aquarians, and from what I find out about Aquarians, often, just one is left standing.

Earlier than I dive into my evaluation, right here’s a disclaimer. I’m not knowledgeable astrologist, nor am I an knowledgeable on the subject; I’m merely an fanatic and passive pupil. I additionally need to remind everybody that every one start charts are extra advanced than simply the solar signal, and mixed with lived expertise, there are infinite methods the planets and stars can manifest in a single’s persona. However, for the sake of getting enjoyable with this recap, I’ll be purely specializing in the affect of Aquarius on Marlo and Kenya by way of my observations/opinions, and I’ll hyperlink some assets the place you may be taught extra if .

Aquarius is the eleventh signal within the zodiac and, opposite to common perception, is an air signal, not a water signal, so don’t let the aqua prefix idiot you. Astrologist Aliza Kelly describes Aquarians as “Free-spirited and eccentric, you may typically spot this air signal by way of their offbeat vogue sensibilities, uncommon hobbies, and nonconformist angle.” Some key phrases used to characterize Aquarian vitality are “revolutionary,” “honest,” “rebellious,” “impartial,” and “authentic.” Generally known as the “loners” of the zodiac, Aquarians are assured in dancing to the beat of their very own drums and have a tendency to have ahead-of-the-curve personalities. They’re revered as trendsetters and artistic visionaries with quirky idiosyncrasies, mainly the cool children of the zodiac.

The artistic and quirky nature of Aquarians is without doubt one of the most blatant traits I’ve seen in each Kenya and Marlo’s personalities. Kenya, particularly after her drunk night time final week, may be very foolish with an eccentric persona and humorousness. She’s “bizarre” in all the very best methods and by no means boring. Marlo is a self-appointed vogue queen identified for her appears and labels, and whether or not her outfits are a hit and miss, she’s all the time on high, if not forward, of what’s trending.

Digging slightly bit deeper, the loner archetype that’s typically bestowed upon Aquarians is mirrored in Kenya and Marlo’s positions on the present. Aquarius and Leo are sister indicators, dwelling reverse one another within the zodiac with their polarity generally known as the axis of ego. Leo stereotypically likes to be the focus (rightfully so, as they’re dominated by the solar), whereas Aquarians don’t really feel the have to be universally preferred. This doesn’t imply they don’t get their share of the highlight; really, it’s the other: Aquarians have a tendency to draw consideration on account of their sturdy and distinctive personalities. Kenya is the proper instance of this — from her first season, she’s been the principle character in her personal proper with out counting on reputation with the solid or followers. Marlo is usually on an island by herself with often one ally, if any, however her presence takes up a whole lot of area on the present.

In conventional astrology, Aquarius is dominated by Saturn, a planet identified for construction, stability, boundaries, and self-discipline. Marlo’s scenario together with her nephews and her “robust love” strategy is vastly impacted by Saturn. She desperately needs to supply them with a life she by no means had, however in an try to self-discipline them, as Kenya and Kandi talked about, she’s including to their trauma. Additionally, unsolicited recommendation for Marlo: Simply since you skilled a harsh actuality your self doesn’t imply you need to pressure struggling on others; there are such a lot of methods to construct character with out contributing to generational trauma.

A go to from Marlo’s sister Crystal (who she left the boys with) offers particulars about Marlo’s previous, together with that Marlo was Crystal’s guardian at one level. Crystal is nothing however gracious and smart, though her wealthy older sister dropped off two teenage boys to the three-bedroom house she already shares together with her personal 4 youngsters — but it surely’s Marlo who wants a break, apparently. They speak slightly bit about being raised by their mom, Marlo admitting that’s the place she will get her mouth. Crystal warns Marlo towards talking to the boys in the identical means their mom spoke to them, particularly realizing the trauma they’ve been by way of. Marlo agrees, saying she’ll reserve it for Kenya. Sigh.

Initially, Kenya decides to not go on the journey to Blue Ridge, citing her lack of belief and camaraderie with Marlo. Sanya is busy in Florida engaged on a enterprise collaboration so she finally ends up assembly the women later. This leaves Kandi, Drew, and Monyetta in a single luxurious automotive and Shereé and Marlo in one other, able to embark on a highway journey to the mountains. Since she organized the journey, Marlo is carrying her “I’m such a candy and enjoyable girlfriend” host hat for many of the episode. They arrive at a good looking cabin and play a convoluted sport involving candles to choose bedrooms as poor Shereé hobbles round with a damaged toe (her description of breaking it makes me by no means need to attempt on rain boots once more).

Subsequent, the ladies arrive at a neighborhood restaurant. Whereas at dinner, Kenya The Second Moore begins texting Kandi, inquiring if anybody was asking about her as she approaches to make her shock look. Bear in mind after I mentioned Aquarius is part of the axis of ego? Anyway, Marlo is lower than impressed with Kenya’s arrival, particularly after Kenya says she probably gained’t be staying on the similar home … due to Brooklyn … who isn’t but in Blue Ridge? Marlo isn’t having it; she insists Kenya can’t hang around on the home if she doesn’t sleep over, instigating the scenario. Let the battle of the Aquarians start.

I really imagine Kenya and Marlo’s rivalry has boiled all the way down to egos greater than something; their arguments flip into pissing matches accelerated by Marlo’s intense insecurity and tendency to take issues too far. Marlo continually talks over Kenya and is so defensive and insecure that Shereé compares her to Drew. Kenya lastly calls out Marlo for her thought of “friendship,” which features a cycle of toxicity, catfights, and below-the-belt jabs. Principally, if that’s Marlo’s definition of affection and sisterhood then Kenya needs zero components. Marlo retaliates, each rooting for his or her relationship by mentioning their comparable childhood trauma and holding on to her pettiness by informing Kenya that if she chooses to remain elsewhere, she won’t be invited to additional actions on the journey. Their backwards and forwards isn’t as explosive because it has been in earlier episodes, however traces have undoubtedly been drawn within the sand, setting the tone for the remainder of the journey.

Exterior of starting the journey to Blue Ridge, not a lot occurred on this episode, however I beloved seeing Blaze and Brooklyn have a play date. The craziest a part of the episode is that they couldn’t eat within the automotive! I do know Aston Martins are costly and wings are messy, however rattling, what’s a highway journey with out meals?