What Does Dreaming of Fighting Mean?
Traditional Interpretation
In traditional interpretation and in Ibn Sirin's reading, fighting in a dream may mostly point to a disagreement, a difference of opinion, or a passing hostility with someone. Yet many sources interpret it "by opposites," saying the fight may in fact signify reconciliation, the strengthening of relationships, and emerging from hardship into relief.
Psychological View
In modern psychology, a fighting dream can often be the reflection into consciousness of unexpressed anger, repressed tension, or the conflicting sides within oneself (Jung's "shadow" archetype). This dream can be read as the sign of a tension—within a relationship or within one's inner world—waiting to be resolved.
By Context
Fighting with a Lover or Spouse
Most sources interpret it by opposites: it may point to the relationship growing even sweeter, the bond strengthening, or joyful news arriving soon.
A Physical Fight / Brawling
It is generally taken as a sign of victory and gaining strength; it can be interpreted as attaining what one desires or being freed from a hardship and finding relief.
A Verbal Quarrel with Someone Familiar
It may point to a brief falling-out or passing resentment within the family or among relatives; in the end, elders are expected to step in and smooth things over.
According to Ibn Sirin (fighting with a Weapon/sword)
It may point to being the means to a good venture or a marriage, to devising a winning strategy against rivals, or to a courageous stance.