Gemini woman: not sure what she wants

I've known a Gemini girl for around a month. We've grown to like each other, conversing, flirting around etc..
Last week I asked her out for a drink, in which she gladly accepted and seemed really excited by it. We met up, had a good laugh and after the date both of us mentioned how much we enjoyed it.
The following evening she asked me if she wanted me to come over to her house, and I went over. We talked into the early hours of the morning, sitting close to each other, playing around with each others hands etc. We were still pretty tired from talking the night before and I was really tempted to kiss her, but find the right time to do it.
I decided to leave as it was late and said goodbye. After she closed the door, I walked back to her house, said I forgot something and kissed her which turned out to be really passionate from her side. I opted to stay, but she stopped, looked confused and said she wasn't ready just yet.
I drove back home and she apologised by text saying she just wasn't ready for it yet.

Next day, we carried on talking by text and late at night I went off topic and told her I really enjoyed her company over the last couple of nights, and mentioned that without wanting to be forward, I've grown to like her.

She replied the following morning in a quite lengthy text saying thanks for what I said, that it wasn't forward, and that as much as she likes me - she's not sure what she wants just yet. She doesn't feel ready for a relationship, or a fling and doesn't want to "complicate her already complicated mind by letting her hormones rule her head and heart". She said she values honesty and that she's just trying to be honest.

I really don't know what course to take from this. I've grown to like her a lot. But all I feel I can do is step back, though I'm concerned it won't change a thing.

Thanks.
I'm a Pisces male. I know we're not the most ideal in terms of compatability. But I'm quite laid back with my emotions and have similar traits to that of Air signs.
I figured that what she was saying is all part of Gemini's dual personalities, which I've noticed about her regularly since I first started talking to her.

At the same time I feel gutted by what she said. It feels like she's been keen to get things rolling and all of a sudden, she's put on the brakes and blamed it on her own confusion and complicated mind.

Lauren > Thanks for your words. When I went back to her house to kiss her, I only meant for it to be a simple kiss on the lips but she rapidly turned it into a REALLY passionate one and wouldn't keep her hands off me. She stopped and said "It's taken you 5 hours to kiss me?".
When I gave the indication to go upstairs, she stopped suddenly, looked stressed out and a little confused and told me it was best I go because she didn't feel ready just yet.
In the last week (particularly when I asked her out) she's been really excited over me, and even the first date went great. Now it's all change and I haven't heard from her since that last message (24 hours ago) saying she's not sure what she wants.

Gemtaur > I think she's been single for a few months, since Xmas I think. Apparently, her last b/f split up with her, then a few days later he said it was a mistake. They got back together, but she felt like she was doing all the work and she ended it. (Very similar to my last relationship).

At the moment I'm staying out of touch with her and giving her space. It's all I intend to do, but I can't see it working out.

I should also add, in the same message she said "we have the same interests and a similar sense of humour. You're a decent guy which is exactly why I don't want to lead you on."

So I figured I'd give you an update on what's happened so far.

Last Monday night she sent me a message over facebook, apologising for the text message telling me she wasn't ready for a relationship just yet. She said she still felt she had one foot in the past with her ex (from 7 months ago) even though she wouldn't go back (they split twice and he moved on). She said she needs to find herself before she can impose herself on "somebody else" because she doesn't want to be seen as the "you're perfect... but" girl, and that she "wants to get rid of the 'but' part".

This was a bit much for me to take in, especially when I feel I've fallen for her.
I replied saying "Can I give you a quick call?". She didn't reply, so an hour later I followed it up with a text saying "I was just going to say it's a shame you feel that way. I'm in the same situation as you with my ex, but the difference is I'm ready to move forward. I really enjoyed your company over those 2 nights, I felt really excited to get to know you better when I feel I've only touched the tip of the iceberg" etc etc and also how I felt we could have "potential".
She replied back basically saying maybe we should get to know each other as friends. She said she "genuinely likes me" but needs to find herself before she can impose herself on somebody else.

This was 5 nights ago, and I've not heard from her since. I haven't text since that conversation because I still want to give her space.
I just find it so odd how she can basically go from being really into me, then as soon as I kiss her, she stops, apologises (twice) and then pulls back.

Hi, I'm a Gemini and new to the boards... so hello, all!

Just wanted to chirp in and say that a guy that I most probably would have liked to have a relationship with just did the same thing you did to that Gem with me. And, in typical Gem fashion, I also did the same thing your girl did -- float away like a bubble.

Rationale behind this: Even before we tell you that we're not ready, we've already given it a lot of thought. Not ready means, there is potential but NOT YET. (Btw, I had the same reasons she did too. There was still residue from last relationship). It doesn't mean no, because I dunno with other Gems but when I know that the guy is a no go, if he presses me for an answer, I tell him no. If he doesn't press me for an answer but wants to linger and hover -- well, the fun and flirtation will go on.

The "can I call you" after she's told you she's needed space -- well, that's kind of demanding which in a situation where we're confused (because yes, we like you but we know we're not ready)... being cornered is kind of suffocating for a Gemini. Or even the feeling of being cornered. So even if originally it wouldn't have taken much time for her to bounce back (we despise a continued state of confusion)... pressing the issue will just set that clock back.