Grace is experiencing a number of mid life changes, including a career change, a divorce, and the grave illness of a dear friend. She is also learning to trust her own instincts and intuition, and to let go of fear. The story is framed by descriptions of a series of tarot cards that mirror the events taking place in the novel. Aquarium Dreams is a story of midlife transition and finding the courage to start over. The story is set in New Mexico.