Oannes / Sea God

Essence 

Just as the Siren represents the Divine Feminine, Oannes stands as a powerful totem of the Divine Masculine — the King of the Sea, depicted as half-man, half-fish. His muscular form, scaled skin, and seaweed-draped dreadlocks reflect the raw ferocity of the ocean itself. He embodies the almighty strength of the sea — able to summon storms with a roar, yet also capable of stillness, drawing spirals in the water as a symbol of surrender and flow.

Oannes Medicine

Oannes teaches us the paradox of control: to truly command the water, one must first release the need to control it. The spiraling funnel he creates calls us into the same — to surrender, to let go, and to ride the waves rather than resist them. It’s a lesson in trust.

As a guardian of the ocean, Oannes ensures the sacred balance of nature is upheld. The ocean gives and takes in equal measure, a constant dance of reciprocity. Though he represents the Masculine, his medicine is not domination — it is stewardship, responsibility, and aligned leadership.

He calls forth the wayfinders, those who lead with heart and purpose, especially when their community — their ‘ohana — needs them most. He reminds us that stepping into the healthy masculine is about showing up with integrity, accountability, and courage.

As the saying goes, “I need to step up and be a man,” — but this isn't about gender. It’s about embodying the strength to lead and the wisdom to release. It means letting go of what no longer serves you, trusting that what’s meant for you will return like the tide.

Nature’s rhythm is one of expansion and contraction, death and rebirth. Oannes teaches us to understand and honor these cycles — to know when to act, when to release, and when to simply allow. 

Oannes Elemental Being