I haven't noticed that, BoomVoom...there are so many other factors involved besides the phase of the Moon. And I think it is a bad idea to expect it to always be the same way, such as your statement if things are bad on the new moon, they get worse toward the full moon. I haven't heard that before, and if you set up your expectations like that, your very likely to get just what you expect!
I do know that new moons are a good time to start things and to do positive affirmations and full moons are good for celebrations and rejuvenation.
thanks, Minderwiz, for adding additional analysis of aspects! This seems to be like a very influential time, because of these transits. I am starting a new job, this helps me to be aware of the cosmic energy around us right now. Definitely a transformative time, transformative with a capital T, just like you wrote in your post, LOL! personally I am glad that water signs are highlighted this month, I can just "go with the flow"