Hey - thanks for your intro by the way.
This post seems to be a continuation of this discussion about the same ritual, so I have merged the posts - please try to reuse discussions where possible instead of separating the conversations, which make them very hard to follow.
It may just be the increased energy flow from the ritual, and if you are a bit blocked like a lot of people, the energy tends to accumulate in the lower abdomen, as it’s not able to rise and circulate through evenly.
I suggest you try something called “grounding”, as well as cleansing yourself after rituals. For cleansing, a shower where you visualize the excess energy flushing down the drain with the water works easily and simply.
You can also smudge (and use white light if you don’t want to use incense)
Grounding: What is grounding?
There’s a good book called Earthing (same thing) that goes into detail about why it’s helpful, but just going outside and getting your feet on the Earth will do it. Adding intention helps. bare feet or palms on grass, dirt or concrete in touch with the Earth is fine.