Today it is Dies Nefastus – a regular working day on which Romans may perform their routine, but it is not recommended to make final decisions, start new projects, sign the contracts or take voyages. Religious life goes with no specific restrictions on these days.
It is the 5th day before Nonae Decembres.
It is the G nundial day, the 6th day before Nundinae – the market day of this year.
NEPTVNO ET SALACIAE PIETATI – ceremonies to Neptunus and Salacia. The God Neptunus wanted to marry Salacia, but She was in great awe of Her distinguished suitor, and to preserve Her virginity, with grace and celerity She managed to glide out of His sight, and hid from Him in the Atlantic Ocean. The grieving Neptunus sent a dolphin to look for Her and persuade the fair nymph to return and share His throne. Salacia agreed to marry Neptunus and the King of the Deep was so overjoyed at these good tidings that the dolphin was awarded a place in the heavens, where he now forms a well known constellation Delphinus.
