astrarre

Astrarre is a term used in fictional and speculative contexts to describe a method or process of converting astronomical signals into usable knowledge, energy, or strategic insight. In many uses, astrarre blends elements of astronomy, information theory, and metaphysical or interpretive frameworks, situating it at the intersection of science fiction and imagined technologies.

In practice within stories and games, astrarre often appears as a discipline or technology that interprets cosmic data—such as starlight spectra, pulsar timings, or cosmic background signals—to reveal patterns, forecasts, or navigational cues not accessible through conventional analysis. Some depictions present astrarre as a rigorously defined science with formal procedures and instrumentation, while others treat it as a more mystical or intuitive art that emphasizes interpretation and meaning over purely statistical methods.

Etymology for the term suggests a portmanteau built from a root related to stars (such as astr-) combined with a suffix fashioned to denote a field or practice. The concept has been used in various works of science fiction and in worldbuilding exercises to explore how civilizations might derive orientation, decision-making, or prophecy from the cosmos.

See also: astral projection, astrometry, data interpretation, astrophysics in fiction.