Here is a timeline spread that you may like. It is based on a spread from tarot.com.
1-2-3-4-5
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1. Distant past
2. Recent past
3. The Present
4. Near Future
5. Distant Future
6. What is in your control
7. What is out of you hands
This version of the Celtic Cross is also great if you would like a time frame added to a spread.
Ravensong's Celtic Cross Variation Spread
.............................10...11...12...13
.............5................9...................
....4.....1/2......6........8...................
.............3................7...................
1. The issue or question at hand. (Or you can use a Significator for this position.)
2. Helping or hindering factors.
3. Foundation of the matter.
4. Past event or influence that affected the question.
5. Possible future influences.
6. Events which will clarify or resolve the matter.
7. Questioner's attitude.
8. Opinion of friends and family.
9. Hopes or fears.
10. Final outcome.
11. Further information on the Outcome.
12. Timing - To give time frame to resolution of Question.
Wands = Days
Pentacles = Weeks
Cups = Months
Swords= Time indeterminate
King/Queen= Time indeterminate
Trumps= Now
Numbers
Ace - Ten = Corresponding Numbers
Page= Eleven
Knight = Twelve
13. Advice of the Cards - If card confirms outcome, then resolution will be permanent. If card does not confirm outcome, then, resolution may not be permanent.
This spread is from
http://www3.sympatico.ca/terrir/spreads.html