In Humbert’s twisted worldview, the "astral" nymphet is "better" than a grown woman because she represents a rather than a human person.
The "astral" lens is a primary tool of narrative manipulation. The character acknowledges his "fancy prose style" as a way to engage and potentially mislead the audience, framing his life's story as a complex aesthetic challenge rather than a straightforward confession.
: In a spiritual or esoteric context, astral nymphets might be seen as guardians of nature or aspects of the natural world that have evolved to a spiritual plane. They could be considered as part of a mystical ecosystem, influencing the physical world through their spiritual presence.