C.A.S.T. was organized to establish an open forum facilitating links between celebrants of alternative spiritual paths, exclusively for religious, educational, and charitable purposes to promote and carry out the interaction and understanding of those who follow alternative spiritual/religious paths.

Choose from the navigation buttons on the right to explore the website. The Lowcountry CAST e-mail list is the best way to keep informed about what's going on around the area, or you can go to our calendar page to see upcoming events. The Pagan Classifieds listed on the left of the page is a free service offered by CAST, and the Pagan Directory lists local groups, pagan friendly businesses and websites of interest to pagans.

The South Carolina Lowcountry encompasses Charleston, North Charleston, West Ashley, Mount Pleasant, Hanahan, Ladson, Folly Beach, Isle of Palms, James Island, Johns Island, Ravenel, Hollywood, Holly Hill, Goose Creek, Ridgeville, Moncks Corner, St. George and the surrounding areas. The Lowcountry Council of Alternative Spiritual Traditions (CAST) seeks to bring together pagans, neopagans, eclectic pagans and heathens who practice Wicca, Asatru, Forn Sed, Egyptian, Voodoo, Vodoun, Santeria, Lucumi, Hoodoo, Candomble, Hellenic polytheism, Celtic Reconstructionist Paganism, Theodism, Neo-druidism, Longobardic Odinism, Lithuanian Romuva, Slavic Rodoverie, Discordianism, and any other Goddess or Earth oriented faith, whether it be organized or solitary in nature. We look forward to meeting you and your friends at our next pagan event. So, whatever phase the of the moon, or proximity of the solstice or equinox, grab your favorite magical tools, witchy clothing or comfortable shoes and come join the fun and educational activities that a group like CAST can make interesting.
Modern Paganism, or Neo-Paganism, is a rapidly growing religious movement based on combinations of ancient polytheism, modern eco-spirituality, and reverence for the Divine as both masculine and feminine. Some common traditions found under this umbrella include Wicca or Witchcraft, Asatru, and Druidry. Pagans are found in all walks of life from professionals to homemakers, and hold ethical standards that emphasize respect for nature, humanity, and oneself.