1. In Feng Shui, the orientation of the house is based on the gate, not the balcony.
The auspicious day for decoration and residence is determined by the owner's birthday and the orientation of the house. If you know the master of Feng Shui, you can choose an auspicious day according to the owner's date of birth and the location of the house.
You can't cook at home before choosing the auspicious day of the ecliptic, but you can move things in.
Please note that these are some traditional beliefs and superstitions, and there is no evidence in modern science that they have practical effects on the decoration and occupancy of the auspicious day of the zodiac. However, if individuals believe in these beliefs and feel comforted, they can decide whether to follow these traditional customs according to their own choices.